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M371 VRR

2006 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,132 mi
Last recorded176,132 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 VRR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 176,132 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 176,122 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 173,482 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 173,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 170,124 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 167,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 166,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 165,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 163,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 158,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 152,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 152,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 143,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,938 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 137,938 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 129,120 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 129,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 119,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 109,442 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,281 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,740 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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M371 VRR is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M371 VRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M371 VRR registered?

M371 VRR is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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