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WG12 VPL

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,074 mi
Last recorded88,074 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 VPL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,074 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 88,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 75,431 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES, 215/50R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 56,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 56,987 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,978 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing WING MIRROR REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective MIDDLE HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,880 miles

Nearside Front tyre on the legal tread limit

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,084 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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WG12 VPL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 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 Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 VPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG12 VPL registered?

WG12 VPL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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