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DG12 VTK

2012 Toyota Auris

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,822 mi
Last recorded196,822 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VTK
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 196,822 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 188,009 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 187,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 177,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 165,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 165,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 158,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN 3 MM ACROSS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN 3 MM ACROSS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 153,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP AND SMALL CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 145,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 136,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Less than 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,583 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 96,583 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,239 miles

all tyre treads getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,476 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,476 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 39,691 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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DG12 VTK is a 2012 Toyota Auris in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 VTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG12 VTK registered?

DG12 VTK is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DG12 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 VTK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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