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WR16 VGT

2016 Toyota Auris

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

395,747 mi
Last recorded395,747 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 VGT
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 395,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 395,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 377,696 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 362,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 362,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 338,583 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 338,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 314,468 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 314,418 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 292,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 271,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear sill damage

Offside Front sill damage

Fail 24 Oct 2022 271,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear sill damage

Offside Front sill damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 247,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front head light dim

Rear hand brake binding

Fail 10 May 2022 247,301 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front head light dim

Rear hand brake binding

Pass 1 Nov 2021 223,934 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 180,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 180,717 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front seat base lose

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,910 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front front fog lamps out

Fail 4 Nov 2019 135,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front front fog lamps out

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light out

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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WR16 VGT is a 2016 Toyota Auris in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,284 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 Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR16 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR16 VGT registered?

WR16 VGT is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WR16 VGT safe to buy?

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