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GY51 VGJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,456 mi
Last recorded68,456 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 68,456 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,666 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 64,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,161 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

considerable corrosion under vehicle

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2022 63,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

considerable corrosion under vehicle

exhaust heat shield loose

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

rattle / knock from rear of vehicle

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,916 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

surface cracks and perish marks in rear tyre walls

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,487 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2018 56,487 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,854 miles

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 24 Oct 2016 51,840 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2015 49,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 48,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,727 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes worn/deteriorating

offside front and both rear tyres nearing legal limit towards inside areas

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,381 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,123 miles

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

rear tyres wearing towards inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,226 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,692 miles

rear tyres wearing towards inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,967 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes show signs of wear

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,913 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes show signs of wear

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,368 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear tyres getting low on edges

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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GY51 VGJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY51 VGJ registered?

GY51 VGJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is GY51 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 VGJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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