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VK56 PWU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 PWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,861 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nail in tyre NSF and the NSR tyre ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,158 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,365 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,088 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,653 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,779 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,208 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,066 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,393 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,632 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 36,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,025 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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VK56 PWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK56 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK56 PWU registered?

VK56 PWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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