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G8 ARV

2006 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,200 mi
Last recorded102,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 ARV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,200 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, rubber perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, little caliper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole behind centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 102,194 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, rubber perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, little caliper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole behind centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 88,940 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weepage from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 82,789 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weepage from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,882 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,480 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 70,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,835 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,926 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,733 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,028 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,209 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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G8 ARV is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 ARV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 ARV registered?

G8 ARV is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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