CarVerify

Free Car Check

P137 VGK

1997 Toyota Hiace

Beige Diesel 2446cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

115,086 mi
Last recorded115,086 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 115,086 miles

Front General corrosion to suspension components

Front General surface corrosion to integral body

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion to suspension components

Rear General surface corrosion to integral body

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 115,086 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front General corrosion to front suspension components

Front General surface corrosion to front integral body

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion to rear suspension components

Rear General surface corrosion to rear integral body

Offside Rear Rear crash bar has hole due to corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust Corroded

General Corrosion to various suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 114,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust Corroded

General Corrosion to various suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to most underside components

Heavy corrosion to underside

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 114,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to most underside components

Heavy corrosion to underside

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to most underside components

Heavy corrosion to underside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,532 miles

Various suspension components have surface rust but no excessive corrosion found at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edges, sidewall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 111,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edges, sidewall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,321 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Sill Outer seriously corroded reducing structural strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill seriously corroded reducing structural strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring Mounting Point excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner quarter section seriously corroded but not affecting structural strength (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner quarter section seriously corroded but not affecting structural strength (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 111,247 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section under wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body sill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear body structure corrosion

Offside Rear body structure corrsion

in my opinion the corrosion reduces the overall continuity of the strucure

rear brakes grabbing in brake tester

Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,188 miles

Advisory corrosion nearside rear chassis structure at road spring area

Advisory corrosion offside & nearside rear body under sections

Fail 20 Jun 2018 107,164 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advisory corrosion nearside rear chassis structure at road spring area

Advisory corrosion offside & nearside rear body under sections

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside rubber blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,061 miles

Advisory Corrosion offside & nearside rear under body structure.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application uneven (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill & body sructure (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill & body structure (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis stucture (2.4.A.3)

Advisory Corrosion offside & nearside rear under body structure.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application uneven (3.7.B.5b)

In my opinion the overall vehicle structure integrity is reduced

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,974 miles

advisory corrosion offside rear under body section

slight bad earth offside rear side & indicator lamps on at same time

Fail 20 Jun 2016 99,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

advisory corrosion offside rear under body section

slight bad earth offside rear side & indicator lamps on at same time

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

heavy corrosion forming vehicle structure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,826 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,817 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,234 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,568 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 62,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,109 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked but secure

Pass 22 Jun 2005 44,614 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hiace?

Based on 336,612 MOT tests across 26,029 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,628
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
26,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,062
position lamp(s) not working 7,572
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,329
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 6,444
Full Toyota Hiace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P137 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in Beige with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 134,717 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 Hiace fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8,788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P137 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hiace typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P137 VGK?

You can check the full history of P137 VGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P137 VGK registered?

P137 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P137 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 VGK shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P137 VGK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P137 VGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.