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GU56 VVL

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,226 mi
Last recorded155,226 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 VVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 155,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody/suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 155,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody/suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 147,512 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 147,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner tread edge and inner and outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Limit Only Just Met(Strong Advise to BE Changed ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 141,791 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner tread edge and inner and outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake very little effort recorded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,484 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 129,484 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 112,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,580 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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GU56 VVL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU56 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU56 VVL registered?

GU56 VVL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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