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SW61 VLC

2012 Toyota Tacoma

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,047 mi
Last recorded195,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Tacoma49,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VLC
MakeToyota
ModelTacoma
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 195,047 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2025 192,457 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2025 192,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2024 186,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2023 180,695 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2022 177,521 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2020 176,628 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Toyota Tacoma?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
6,738
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Side repeater missing 23
fog lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
fog lamp missing 18
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SW61 VLC is a 2012 Toyota Tacoma in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Tacoma models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 49,809 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 Tacoma fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Tacoma typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Tacoma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW61 VLC registered?

SW61 VLC is a 2012 Toyota Tacoma, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SW61 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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