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B8 VWU

2012 Toyota Iq

Purple Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,523 mi
Last recorded34,523 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VWU
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 34,523 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 34,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 30,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion setting into discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring possibly upside down.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 29,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 28,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Fitted Upside Down

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 21,616 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,342 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 12,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 8,996 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Iq?

Based on 275,535 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
3,999
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,856
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,766
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,110
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B8 VWU is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Purple with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Iq models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 40,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Iq fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,856 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Iq typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Iq is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 VWU registered?

B8 VWU is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is B8 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 VWU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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