Toyota Vellfire Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Vellfire car check
Is the Toyota Vellfire reliable? We analysed 11,892 real MOT tests across 3,973 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Vellfire is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Vellfire.
Toyota Vellfire Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Vellfire. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Vellfire MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Vellfire to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Vellfire Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Vellfire models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Vellfire Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Vellfire owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Vellfire MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Vellfire year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153 | 82.4% | 56,631 | 100,642 | 140,132 |
| 2020 | 154 | 83.8% | 66,763 | 95,706 | 121,575 |
| 2019 | 207 | 86.5% | 44,729 | 79,241 | 109,819 |
| 2018 | 205 | 90.2% | 33,930 | 54,792 | 74,756 |
| 2017 | 189 | 90.5% | 44,884 | 70,206 | 104,050 |
| 2016 | 216 | 90.7% | 43,862 | 59,580 | 83,412 |
| 2015 | 406 | 86.9% | 47,794 | 68,929 | 104,821 |
| 2014 | 614 | 91.2% | 50,226 | 67,780 | 84,468 |
| 2013 | 955 | 88.8% | 54,012 | 72,064 | 91,057 |
| 2012 | 1,477 | 87.7% | 58,576 | 76,571 | 98,834 |
| 2011 | 999 | 84.2% | 68,220 | 84,012 | 108,876 |
| 2010 | 2,531 | 84.3% | 70,425 | 90,789 | 113,540 |
| 2009 | 1,864 | 85.0% | 67,673 | 90,070 | 115,372 |
| 2008 | 1,634 | 84.3% | 73,212 | 97,292 | 122,756 |
How Long Does a Toyota Vellfire Last?
Based on 3,973 Toyota Vellfire vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Vellfire Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Vellfire MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Vellfire
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.2% MOT pass rate from 614 tests
82.4% MOT pass rate from 153 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Vellfire is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 614 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Vellfire Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vellfire THIS CAR | 86.0% | 11,892 | 83,364 mi | 18 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Land Rover Unknown | 83.4% | 8,941 | 54,426 mi | 71 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Vellfire outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota VellfireShould you buy a used Toyota Vellfire?
The Toyota Vellfire has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.0% across 11,892 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Vellfire with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Vellfire owner drives around 5,381 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Vellfire models stay on UK roads for around 18 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.