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WF56 GVM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,874 mi
Last recorded111,874 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 GVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 111,874 miles

ABS System activates at very slow speed

Nearside Front Fog Lamp loose & insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2026 111,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

ABS System activates at very slow speed

Nearside Front Fog Lamp loose & insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,403 miles

Nearside Front fog light bulb melting the bumper

Fail 17 Feb 2025 111,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light bulb melting the bumper

Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,746 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 110,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,600 miles

Light corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2023 109,600 miles

Light corrosion underside of vehicle

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,111 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 worse than front arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 107,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 worse than front arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,504 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 103,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,595 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,416 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre lumpy on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre lumpy on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,225 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rusty

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm rusty

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rusty

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear suspension arm rusty

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,938 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cord

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,406 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,389 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,607 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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WF56 GVM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF56 GVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF56 GVM registered?

WF56 GVM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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