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AU12 VWF

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,667 mi
Last recorded164,667 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VWF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 164,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 159,116 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 155,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,780 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 130,780 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,935 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 125,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,374 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,927 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,172 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,486 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,462 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 86,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,603 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,223 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,871 miles

Front tyre sidewalls perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AU12 VWF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 VWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU12 VWF registered?

AU12 VWF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AU12 VWF safe to buy?

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