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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L109 VCCMOT history

L109 VCC is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 29 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,961 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L109 VCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L109 VCC was last recorded at 110,961 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,806 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
2,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,961 miles
  • 2025 – 110,806 miles
  • 2024 – 105,703 miles
  • 2023 – 102,024 miles
  • 2022 – 101,561 miles
  • 2021 – 101,446 miles
  • 2020 – 96,066 miles
  • 2017 – 94,298 miles
  • 2016 – 94,260 miles
  • 2015 – 90,596 miles
  • 2014 – 86,436 miles
  • 2010 – 84,635 miles
  • 2009 – 80,899 miles
  • 2008 – 76,400 miles
  • 2007 – 72,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,961 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFloor panels corroded
  • AdvisoryInner sill panels corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s/r road wheel has a flat spot

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,961 miles (+155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    397721391758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor panels corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r road wheel has a flat spot

  2. Fail110,806 miles (+5,103)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    968597670034
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,703 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,703 miles
    Test number
    245141955202
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,683 miles (+3,659)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,683 miles
    Test number
    319045754086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,024 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,024 miles
    Test number
    837784655445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,561 miles (+115)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,561 miles
    Test number
    518351990890
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,446 miles (+5,380)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    130332104692
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,066 miles (+1,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,066 miles
    Test number
    604903353911
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch/inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass94,298 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    507620811949
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around engine sump

  10. Fail94,260 miles (+27)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    719117050971
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Fail94,233 miles (+3,637)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    195789408726
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

  12. Pass90,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    139962625247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail90,596 miles (+4,160)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    866209115244
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass86,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    426704824287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail86,436 miles (+1,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    618544024295
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,635 miles
    Test number
    281311280183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,635 miles (+3,736)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,635 miles
    Test number
    172735970162
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass80,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    130692689167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail80,899 miles (+4,499)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    904912489103
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass76,400 miles (+3,865)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    740225358181
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

  21. Pass72,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    263949807167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,535 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    910488507105
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteThe under side is very rusty, appears to have been stood.

Questions about L109 VCC

Does L109 VCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L109 VCC is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L109 VCC?
The MOT on L109 VCC is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L109 VCC done?
L109 VCC was recorded at 110,961 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,046 miles a year.
Has L109 VCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L109 VCC has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L109 VCC 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 L109 VCC find?
L109 VCC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; floor panels corroded; inner sill panels corroded, and 1 more.

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