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VN61 EPV

2011 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,929 mi
Last recorded166,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Hilux82,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 EPV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 166,929 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop centre uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 159,161 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 159,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2024 149,638 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 149,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,442 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to connection block (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to connection block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front tyre treads worn uneven

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and tread out of shape all around (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and tread out of shape all around (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 102,186 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and tread out of shape all around (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and tread out of shape all around (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,222 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 92,222 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

4x4 light flashing

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 7 Dec 2017 80,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,499 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 57,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 45,222 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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VN61 EPV is a 2011 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,219 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 VN61 EPV, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN61 EPV registered?

VN61 EPV is a 2011 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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