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GY56 TGU

2006 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 98,433 miles on the clock, averaging 5,168 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 GY56 TGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,168

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,521
Average per year5,168
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 TGU 15k36k57k78k98k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,433 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage95,912 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage94,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,163 miles
PASS
Mileage88,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage84,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage81,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage76,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage71,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage65,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage58,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage51,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage45,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage40,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage34,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage28,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage21,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage15,169 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

RegistrationGY56 TGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 TGU

What car is GY56 TGU?

GY56 TGU is a red Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 TGU was 98,433 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 TGU passed its MOT?

GY56 TGU has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is GY56 TGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 TGU 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 GY56 TGU?

GY56 TGU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.