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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,794 cc

J9 VVTMOT history

J9 VVT is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 9 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,082 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 VVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 VVT was last recorded at 123,082 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 4,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,990 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,092 miles
Average per year
3,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,082 miles
  • 2025 – 118,990 miles
  • 2024 – 117,343 miles
  • 2023 – 117,237 miles
  • 2022 – 117,055 miles
  • 2021 – 116,876 miles
  • 2019 – 116,842 miles
  • 2018 – 116,815 miles
  • 2017 – 115,344 miles
  • 2016 – 111,770 miles
  • 2015 – 106,015 miles
  • 2014 – 98,152 miles
  • 2013 – 95,332 miles
  • 2012 – 91,085 miles
  • 2011 – 86,982 miles
  • 2010 – 71,377 miles
  • 2008 – 71,010 miles
  • 2007 – 61,505 miles
  • 2006 – 55,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,082 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc back plate is badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,082 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,082 miles
    Test number
    329787088060
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,990 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,990 miles
    Test number
    673746430389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,983 miles (+1,640)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,983 miles
    Test number
    527276917352
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system CORRODED. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,343 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,343 miles
    Test number
    836593458988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass117,237 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,237 miles
    Test number
    453381327314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass117,055 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,055 miles
    Test number
    305062950561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,051 miles (+175)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    873051589273
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass116,876 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,876 miles
    Test number
    343462700395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shocker corroded

  9. Fail116,876 miles (+34)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,876 miles
    Test number
    725202160746
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shocker corroded

  10. Pass116,842 miles (+27)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    594014018736
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate is badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake effort is less than I would expect.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,815 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,815 miles
    Test number
    714736621252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake effort is only 43kg compared to 173kg on the offside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail116,811 miles (+1,467)1 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,811 miles
    Test number
    137010653327
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake effort is only 43kg compared to 173kg on the offside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm,wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass115,344 miles (+3,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    785886122595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,770 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,770 miles
    Test number
    702326393766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,015 miles
    Test number
    678437895113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail106,015 miles (+62)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,015 miles
    Test number
    218115295145
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail105,953 miles (+7,801)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    295294295191
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,152 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,152 miles
    Test number
    325153204416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail98,151 miles (+2,819)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    499562394182
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass95,332 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,332 miles
    Test number
    525426213323
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Fail95,321 miles (+4,236)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,321 miles
    Test number
    208299403333
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass91,085 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    737298392266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,982 miles (+4,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,982 miles
    Test number
    259060901314
    • NoteRear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all brake discs

  24. Pass82,264 miles (+10,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    638601621085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass71,377 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    403578020072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,010 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    382516178476
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteRear fuel tank cover loose

  27. Fail71,010 miles (+9,505)13 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    514582968235
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteRear fuel tank cover loose

  28. Pass61,505 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    661026337055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    303351356032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,171 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    571521356043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about J9 VVT

Does J9 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 VVT is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 VVT?
The MOT on J9 VVT is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 VVT done?
J9 VVT was recorded at 123,082 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,371 miles a year.
Has J9 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 VVT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 VVT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 VVT find?
J9 VVT passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front upper vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; oil leak, but not excessive.

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