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GF05 VTW

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 78,503 miles on the clock, averaging 3,211 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for GF05 VTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,211

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,775
Average per year3,211
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF05 VTW 25k38k52k65k79k '08'25'17

Check GF05 VTW

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage75,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,728 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage72,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage69,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage65,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage63,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage61,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage58,786 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage57,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage55,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage53,600 miles
Since last MOT+1,721 miles
PASS
Mileage51,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage50,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage48,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
PASS
Mileage29,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage24,770 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GF05 VTW

What car is GF05 VTW?

GF05 VTW is a grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF05 VTW?

The last recorded mileage for GF05 VTW was 78,503 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF05 VTW passed its MOT?

GF05 VTW has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is GF05 VTW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF05 VTW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GF05 VTW?

GF05 VTW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.