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VU12 GWK

2012 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 GWK
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,157 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 74,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,206 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 GWK is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

VU12 GWK is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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