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YR16 VLJ

2016 Toyota Verso

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,818 mi
Last recorded76,818 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Verso47,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelVerso
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 76,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,161 miles

Offside 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 13 Mar 2024 66,077 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn to no tread / inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lips on both rear discs / inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,242 miles

tyre pressure warning light on at time of mot

Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,723 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,073 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 36,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have light cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,295 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Verso?

Based on 391,599 MOT tests across 31,766 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
7,126
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
31,766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,218
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,025
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YR16 VLJ is a 2016 Toyota Verso in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Verso models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,183 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 Verso fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR16 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Verso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Verso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR16 VLJ registered?

YR16 VLJ is a 2016 Toyota Verso, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YR16 VLJ safe to buy?

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