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S176 VWJ

1999 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Granvia111,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 VWJ
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,529 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body dry advise wax oil

Fail 15 Apr 2026 86,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body dry advise wax oil

Pass 7 May 2025 84,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 84,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,471 miles

Light markings on windscreen

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,812 miles

Light markings on windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2022 81,812 miles

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

Light markings on windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2022 81,809 miles

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

Light markings on windscreen

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,853 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,852 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2020 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

n/s/r tyre wall damaged, but not to cords

Fail 16 Jul 2019 76,608 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

n/s/r tyre wall damaged, but not to cords

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

non genuine fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 72,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

non genuine fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,633 miles

None genuine fuel cap fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,334 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Granvia?

Based on 37,326 MOT tests across 2,080 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,335
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,114
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,006
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 845
Stop lamp not working 758
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S176 VWJ is a 1999 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 111,714 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 Granvia fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S176 VWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Granvia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S176 VWJ registered?

S176 VWJ is a 1999 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S176 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 VWJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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