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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y879 VKMMOT history

Y879 VKM is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

Y879 VKM blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,633 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 VKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 VKM was last recorded at 70,633 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,970 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
663 miles
Average per year
1,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,633 miles
  • 2024 – 69,970 miles
  • 2023 – 69,315 miles
  • 2021 – 68,172 miles
  • 2019 – 66,894 miles
  • 2018 – 64,465 miles
  • 2017 – 62,455 miles
  • 2016 – 60,373 miles
  • 2015 – 58,228 miles
  • 2014 – 55,921 miles
  • 2013 – 53,654 miles
  • 2012 – 51,172 miles
  • 2011 – 48,632 miles
  • 2010 – 45,762 miles
  • 2009 – 45,185 miles
  • 2008 – 44,182 miles
  • 2007 – 43,069 miles
  • 2006 – 41,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,633 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,633 miles (+663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    523755999048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass69,970 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    847991599438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective band corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail69,970 miles (+655)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    602088258874
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective band corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass69,315 miles (+587)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    738063697586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective support band (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass68,728 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    608971545784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,727 miles (+555)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    511870677259
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,172 miles (+290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    488229799639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass67,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    561507094250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail67,882 miles (+988)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    208471358725
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass66,894 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    539753596303
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail66,890 miles (+2,425)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    381173888973
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass64,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    289368175548
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail64,465 miles (+2,010)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    552235190613
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass62,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    216812992631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,455 miles (+2,082)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    317046867729
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass60,373 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,373 miles
    Test number
    748755155986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,228 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    306282495104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,921 miles (+2,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,921 miles
    Test number
    189021194102
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing on edges

  19. Pass53,654 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    249830393409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,172 miles (+2,540)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    136582492149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

  21. Pass48,632 miles (+2,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,632 miles
    Test number
    279046181473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  22. Pass45,762 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,762 miles
    Test number
    372108200210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,185 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    632080219155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,182 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    632963918111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,069 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    970403617175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    620816316184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 VKM

Does Y879 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 VKM is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 VKM?
The MOT on Y879 VKM is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 VKM done?
Y879 VKM was recorded at 70,633 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,478 miles a year.
Has Y879 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 VKM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y879 VKM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y879 VKM find?
Y879 VKM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush, and 1 more.

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