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VK05 VRW

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,018 mi
Last recorded55,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VRW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 55,018 miles

handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,546 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,243 miles

Corrosion on suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,674 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

General Corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,448 miles

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

Front Tyres perished

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2020 35,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various corrosion over the under side of the vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2019 27,501 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,953 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 18,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,028 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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VK05 VRW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 VRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK05 VRW?

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What year was VK05 VRW registered?

VK05 VRW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VK05 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 VRW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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