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VA11 GZW

2011 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,170 mi
Last recorded121,170 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Hilux82,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 GZW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 121,170 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge strong (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 121,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (inner arch) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 108,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,082 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 99,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded from front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

all chassis and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,311 miles

surface corrosion in underbody

Fail 6 Oct 2020 85,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion in underbody. wear in brake discs.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath around chassis and subframes

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge also has a small cut not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Passenger side wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge also has a small cut not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Passenger side wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,786 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 33,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,250 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 23,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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VA11 GZW is a 2011 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,219 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA11 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VA11 GZW is a 2011 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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