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VU61 NUB

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,963 mi
Last recorded98,963 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 NUB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 98,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 98,963 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,093 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,982 miles

under sill applied for protection

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrsion under vechile

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,642 miles

Offside Rear hand brake need ajustment

slight corrsion showing chassie

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,261 miles

Offside Rear hand brake need ajustment

Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,792 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,434 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,421 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear hand brake need att

slight surfface corrosion chassie

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,003 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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VU61 NUB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU61 NUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU61 NUB registered?

VU61 NUB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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