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VA12 FCG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,372 mi
Last recorded159,372 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FCG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 159,372 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 159,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 146,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 146,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,951 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 129,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 118,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear propshaft sliding joint worn

Fail 29 Jul 2020 118,318 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear propshaft sliding joint worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,360 miles

headlamp converter masks fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,218 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp converter masks fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,470 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,361 miles

windscreen cracked but does not effect drivers view

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view

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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VA12 FCG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 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 VA12 FCG, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA12 FCG registered?

VA12 FCG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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