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VU12 GVV

2012 Toyota Estima

White Lpg 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 GVV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,074 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 101,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,778 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 64,778 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f side light not working n/s/f side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,374 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 35,333 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,287 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 GVV is a 2012 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVV, 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.

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What year was VU12 GVV registered?

VU12 GVV is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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