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VA12 THG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 THG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 107,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 92,921 miles

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

body has damage

Fail 15 Sep 2023 92,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

body has damage

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,334 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,266 miles

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

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 THG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 THG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA12 THG?

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What year was VA12 THG registered?

VA12 THG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is VA12 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 THG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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