CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE12 XLY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XLY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 100,721 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 100,721 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 97,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,701 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,034 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,768 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,599 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,426 miles

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
Full Toyota Hilux reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE12 XLY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VE12 XLY, 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 VE12 XLY?

You can check the full history of VE12 XLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE12 XLY registered?

VE12 XLY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is VE12 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 XLY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE12 XLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE12 XLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.