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GY05 VJC

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 62,662 miles on the clock, averaging 2,649 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 GY05 VJC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
62,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
2,649

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year2,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 VJC 16k28k39k51k63k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,662 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
PASS
Mileage62,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,643 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage62,050 miles
Since last MOT+625 miles
PASS
Mileage61,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,425 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
PASS
Mileage61,000 miles
Since last MOT+725 miles
PASS
Mileage60,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage56,011 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage51,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage45,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage42,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage40,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,665 miles
PASS
Mileage37,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage35,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage33,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage31,809 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage25,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage20,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
PASS
Mileage15,810 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

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Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VJC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 VJC

What car is GY05 VJC?

GY05 VJC is a black Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 VJC?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 VJC was 62,662 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 VJC passed its MOT?

GY05 VJC has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2025.

Is GY05 VJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 VJC 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 GY05 VJC?

GY05 VJC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.