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GL12 VHV

2012 Toyota GT86

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota GT8650,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VHV
MakeToyota
ModelGT86
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 86,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,287 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 78,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,902 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 62,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,969 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 33,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota GT86?

Based on 68,418 MOT tests across 7,454 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
7,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
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GL12 VHV is a 2012 Toyota GT86 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Toyota GT86 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 50,156 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 GT86 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 VHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota GT86 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota GT86 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL12 VHV registered?

GL12 VHV is a 2012 Toyota GT86, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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