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GY51 VBN

2001 Toyota Camry

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Camry81,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VBN
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Intermittent engine idling fault

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 72,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Intermittent idling fault

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad getting low

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 69,013 miles

gear box oil leaking

general corrosion under the body.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,701 miles

bonnet shocks slightly weak

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2021 68,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

Lower General rust and corroded on under side of VEHICLE .

Fail 28 Jun 2021 68,069 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low At 0 too LOW on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Lower General rust and corroded on under side of VEHICLE .

Pass 8 Jun 2019 67,330 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,327 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,550 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,155 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,155 miles

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 19 Sep 2013 57,238 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,210 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,688 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,471 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Camry?

Based on 91,186 MOT tests across 12,788 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,789
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
12,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,605
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,783
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,058
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,989
position lamp(s) not working 1,709
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GY51 VBN is a 2001 Toyota Camry in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 81,528 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 Camry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 VBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Camry typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY51 VBN registered?

GY51 VBN is a 2001 Toyota Camry, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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