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LJ12 VGU

2012 Toyota Prius Plus

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,933 mi
Last recorded116,933 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius Plus105,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 116,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,947 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 112,947 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 108,047 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 108,047 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Side (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,723 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 99,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,256 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,462 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 85,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,710 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,710 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,797 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,917 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,917 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,445 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Plus?

Based on 31,088 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
21,928
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 58
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LJ12 VGU is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 105,033 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 Prius Plus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius Plus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ12 VGU registered?

LJ12 VGU is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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