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VU56 VRM

2006 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,871 mi
Last recorded37,871 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VRM
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 37,871 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 37,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 34,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,223 miles

Both front head lamps lenses misted

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre small cracks on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 27,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 26,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,378 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks around tread

Fail 31 Oct 2016 25,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks around tread

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,676 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 22,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 20,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre starting to crack between the tread and outter sidewall.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,181 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack between the tread and outter sidewall.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 18,894 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge

Nearside rear tyre as small cracks all around the outter sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,100 miles

rear tyres starting to perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 13,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cut on sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2011 13,018 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut on sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 9,024 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 6,364 miles

front wiper blade streaking

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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VU56 VRM is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU56 VRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU56 VRM?

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What year was VU56 VRM registered?

VU56 VRM is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is VU56 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 VRM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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