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W491 VTW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 129,141 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 123,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 118,731 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively drums. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 93,099 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 86,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 79,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 73,201 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,353 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 61,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,231 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,275 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 44,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 39,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel cover missing near side front

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,186 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,122 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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W491 VTW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W491 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W491 VTW registered?

W491 VTW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W491 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 VTW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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