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GV56 LXW

2006 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 117,409 miles on the clock, averaging 5,799 miles per year, 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 GV56 LXW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,409
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,799

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,409 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,566
Average per year5,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV56 LXW 23k47k70k94k117k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage108,843 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage99,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,830 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage98,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage97,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage95,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,118 miles
PASS
Mileage94,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,067 miles
PASS
Mileage87,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,702 miles
Since last MOT+9,875 miles
PASS
Mileage77,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,827 miles
Since last MOT+13,351 miles
PASS
Mileage64,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,022 miles
PASS
Mileage55,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage51,892 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage51,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage47,120 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage40,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage34,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage27,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage22,996 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

RegistrationGV56 LXW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GV56 LXW

What car is GV56 LXW?

GV56 LXW is a grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GV56 LXW?

The last recorded mileage for GV56 LXW was 117,409 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV56 LXW passed its MOT?

GV56 LXW has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is GV56 LXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV56 LXW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GV56 LXW?

GV56 LXW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.