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VU12 GVM

2012 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,709 mi
Last recorded50,709 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 GVM
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 50,709 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 47,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,551 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 40,207 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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VU12 GVM is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 83,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 GVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 GVM registered?

VU12 GVM is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is VU12 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 GVM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU12 GVM have outstanding finance?

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