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ML05 VPJ

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 97,080 miles on the clock, averaging 4,587 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 ML05 VPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,080
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
4,587

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,080 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,827
Average per year4,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML05 VPJ 30k47k64k80k97k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage93,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage89,861 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,793 miles
PASS
Mileage84,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage74,525 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage65,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage61,820 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage58,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage53,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage50,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage47,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage43,121 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage41,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage39,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage35,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage30,312 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

RegistrationML05 VPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 VPJ

What car is ML05 VPJ?

ML05 VPJ is an blue Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 VPJ?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 VPJ was 97,080 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 VPJ passed its MOT?

ML05 VPJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2022.

Is ML05 VPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 VPJ 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 ML05 VPJ?

ML05 VPJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.