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Toyota Avensis

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

K8 VKWMOT history

K8 VKW is a blue diesel Toyota Avensis first used on 1 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

K8 VKW blue Toyota Avensis – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Avensis, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
182,772 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VKW was last recorded at 182,772 miles on 14 May 2025, 18,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,334 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18,438 miles
Average per year
11,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,772 miles
  • 2024 – 164,334 miles
  • 2023 – 129,889 miles
  • 2022 – 124,849 miles
  • 2021 – 119,742 miles
  • 2020 – 110,842 miles
  • 2019 – 105,550 miles
  • 2018 – 97,506 miles
  • 2017 – 87,918 miles
  • 2016 – 76,297 miles
  • 2015 – 66,166 miles
  • 2014 – 56,603 miles
  • 2013 – 48,032 miles
  • 2012 – 43,262 miles
  • 2011 – 31,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,772 miles (+18,438)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    182,772 miles
    Test number
    111687783350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,334 miles (+34,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,334 miles
    Test number
    233314429616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,889 miles
    Test number
    124774929702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail129,889 miles (+5,040)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,889 miles
    Test number
    241044413247
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,849 miles
    Test number
    935208142583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail124,849 miles (+5,107)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,849 miles
    Test number
    959195446462
    • DangerousCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose rear mounting bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass119,742 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,742 miles
    Test number
    260506211623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake looks hot,however turns freely,pads look ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre down to 2mm,wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking check
  8. Fail119,741 miles (+8,899)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,741 miles
    Test number
    427998566824
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire tank heatshield (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires out 215 50 zr 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake looks hot,however turns freely,pads look ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre down to 2mm,wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking check
  9. Pass110,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    910958071011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail110,842 miles (+5,292)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    707363067696
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass105,550 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,550 miles
    Test number
    211729442406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail105,545 miles (+8,039)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    778793898646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass97,506 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    650829148083
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Fail97,501 miles (+9,583)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    569344943373
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass87,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    990152019806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryX2 exhaust heat shields loose
  16. Fail87,918 miles (+11,621)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    686834989056
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryX2 exhaust heat shields loose
  17. Pass76,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    315050969147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexes (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail76,297 miles (+10,131)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    978819184957
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexes (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass66,166 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    684071294768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,603 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,603 miles
    Test number
    428253624239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,032 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,032 miles
    Test number
    287866193141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,262 miles (+12,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    486438822421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,177 miles
    Test number
    769680431301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VKW

Does K8 VKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 VKW expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 VKW?
The MOT on K8 VKW expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 VKW done?
K8 VKW was recorded at 182,772 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 11,259 miles a year.
Has K8 VKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VKW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 VKW 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 K8 VKW find?
K8 VKW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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