
Toyota MR2
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,794 cc
L18 VVTMOT history
L18 VVT is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 126,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 126,464 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,568 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 VVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- MR2
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,794 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 VVT was last recorded at 126,464 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,462 miles · 16 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,568 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,464 miles
- 2025 – 106,158 miles
- 2024 – 106,100 miles
- 2023 – 103,911 miles
- 2022 – 101,189 miles
- 2021 – 99,098 miles
- 2020 – 93,778 miles
- 2019 – 92,182 miles
- 2018 – 90,789 miles
- 2017 – 84,243 miles
- 2016 – 72,326 miles
- 2015 – 56,467 miles
- 2014 – 53,186 miles
- 2013 – 48,627 miles
- 2012 – 45,690 miles
- 2011 – 40,824 miles
- 2010 – 28,970 miles
- 2009 – 22,591 miles
- 2006 – 16,224 miles
- 2005 – 13,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Full MOT history
34 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,464 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 126,464 miles
- Test number
- 655400549945
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail126,462 miles (+20,304)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,462 miles
- Test number
- 534905488330
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass106,158 miles (+58)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 106,158 miles
- Test number
- 254431094954
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail106,100 miles (+2,189)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,100 miles
- Test number
- 465506182740
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear baking plates corroded o/s and n/s
Pass103,911 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 103,911 miles
- Test number
- 704739942056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber spring seat top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRad cap missing
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout .but not holed
Fail103,909 miles (+2,720)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,909 miles
- Test number
- 329819689809
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber spring seat top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRad cap missing
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout .but not holed
Pass101,189 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 101,189 miles
- Test number
- 230209848080
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass99,098 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 99,098 miles
- Test number
- 146270049542
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes at rack end (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail99,096 miles (+5,318)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,096 miles
- Test number
- 333820896325
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes at rack end (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass93,778 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 93,778 miles
- Test number
- 275738858449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,182 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 92,182 miles
- Test number
- 371957120474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail92,176 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,176 miles
- Test number
- 438434032768
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from more than one area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,789 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 90,789 miles
- Test number
- 332417536499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,783 miles (+6,540)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,783 miles
- Test number
- 623335056221
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,243 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 84,243 miles
- Test number
- 984619312487
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHand brake has good effort but no lock out
- AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to engine and under body obscuring some components
Fail84,243 miles (+11,917)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,243 miles
- Test number
- 108145519291
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWheel nut(s) missing one from offside rear (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge but not showing cords or ply (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHand brake has good effort but no lock out
- AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to engine and under body obscuring some components
Pass72,326 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 72,326 miles
- Test number
- 315108817321
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body trim covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail72,326 miles (+385)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,326 miles
- Test number
- 771531477242
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working PRS nearside (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS offside (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body trim covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail71,941 miles (+15,474)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,941 miles
- Test number
- 120008989315
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber spilt (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,467 miles (+3,281)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 56,467 miles
- Test number
- 107091425014
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
- NoteNearside rear hand brake slightly low effort
- NoteUnder bonnet,rear under egine and under boby trim covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass53,186 miles (+4,559)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,186 miles
- Test number
- 125630824089
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteSlight f/n/s brake bind
Pass48,627 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,627 miles
- Test number
- 655303323006
- AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail48,627 miles (+2,937)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,627 miles
- Test number
- 155454713423
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteBoth front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded
- NoteO/s handbrake efficiency only 2/3rds of n/s
- NoteSlight r/o/s brake bind possibly due to the hand brake lever on the caliper not fully going back to its stop indicating either the cableor caliper seizing
Pass45,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 45,690 miles
- Test number
- 289452712080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,690 miles (+4,866)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,690 miles
- Test number
- 505402812098
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight brake bind at f/n/s
Pass40,824 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 40,824 miles
- Test number
- 345712611040
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail40,824 miles (+11,854)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,824 miles
- Test number
- 908032711089
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,970 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 28,970 miles
- Test number
- 530861010073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail28,970 miles (+6,379)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,970 miles
- Test number
- 210878500023
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 22,591 miles
- Test number
- 121436619085
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 841912637351
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass16,224 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 16,224 miles
- Test number
- 413111916382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,199 miles (+2,568)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,199 miles
- Test number
- 440560116449
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 13,631 miles
- Test number
- 991367295294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 VVT
- Does L18 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VVT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 VVT?
- The MOT on L18 VVT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 VVT done?
- L18 VVT was recorded at 126,464 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,568 miles a year.
- Has L18 VVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 VVT has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 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 L18 VVT find?
- L18 VVT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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