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RF55 LUW

2005 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 140,141 miles on the clock, averaging 8,288 miles per year, around 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 RF55 LUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,288

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,141 miles
Reading date
Miles last year54
Average per year8,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF55 LUW 32k59k86k113k140k '08'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,141 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage130,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,685 miles
Since last MOT+13,760 miles
PASS
Mileage116,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage105,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage94,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,529 miles
Since last MOT+10,921 miles
PASS
Mileage83,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage76,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage73,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage67,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,361 miles
PASS
Mileage53,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,887 miles
Since last MOT+11,478 miles
PASS
Mileage32,409 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

RegistrationRF55 LUW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 LUW

What car is RF55 LUW?

RF55 LUW is an black Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 LUW?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 LUW was 140,141 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 LUW passed its MOT?

RF55 LUW has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2021.

Is RF55 LUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 LUW 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 RF55 LUW?

RF55 LUW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.