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VU56 EAF

2006 Toyota Tacoma

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

254,796 mi
Last recorded254,796 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Tacoma81,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 EAF
MakeToyota
ModelTacoma
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 254,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 248,304 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 231,806 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Tacoma?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
6,738
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Side repeater missing 23
fog lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
fog lamp missing 18
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VU56 EAF is a 2006 Toyota Tacoma in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Tacoma models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 81,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Tacoma fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU56 EAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Tacoma typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Tacoma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 EAF registered?

VU56 EAF is a 2006 Toyota Tacoma, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is VU56 EAF safe to buy?

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