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N79 VLJ

2006 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

278,435 mi
Last recorded278,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 278,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS roll bar pin bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 273,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 262,359 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))

Fail 23 May 2023 262,359 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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 20 May 2022 255,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 255,645 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 253,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2021 253,691 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 252,028 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 252,028 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2019 247,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside and some components heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2019 247,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

underside and some components heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2018 242,086 miles

front shock absorber lower bushes in poor condition

oil around engine

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 1 Sep 2017 236,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2016 227,692 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 227,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2015 218,746 miles

center exhaust mounting

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 4 May 2014 210,215 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 20 May 2013 203,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 197,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2011 185,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 170,210 miles

o/s/r h/brake lever needs attention

Fail 22 May 2010 170,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r h/brake lever needs attention

Pass 16 Jun 2009 160,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 160,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 20 May 2008 147,242 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 13 Jun 2007 135,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 120,571 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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N79 VLJ is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N79 VLJ, 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 N79 VLJ registered?

N79 VLJ is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is N79 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 VLJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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