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Toyota Surf

White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,980 cc

L20 SNSMOT history

L20 SNS is a white diesel Toyota Surf first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 226,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
226,942 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SNS was last recorded at 226,942 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2013: 193,980 miles, lower than 198,943 miles on 10 Oct 2013.
  • 20 Oct 2016: 20,635 miles, lower than 203,623 miles on 15 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
221,526 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,416 miles
Average per year
3,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,942 miles
  • 2025 – 221,526 miles
  • 2024 – 219,509 miles
  • 2023 – 217,080 miles
  • 2022 – 215,222 miles
  • 2020 – 214,390 miles
  • 2019 – 212,687 miles
  • 2018 – 210,066 miles
  • 2016 – 20,635 miles
  • 2015 – 200,694 miles
  • 2014 – 197,829 miles
  • 2013 – 193,980 miles
  • 2012 – 187,178 miles
  • 2011 – 183,663 miles
  • 2008 – 161,303 miles
  • 2007 – 154,640 miles
  • 2006 – 147,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,942 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Steering component deformed but serviceable dampener unit displaying wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • VEHICLE SUSPENSION /COMPONENTS RAISED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,942 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    226,942 miles
    Test number
    136139818176
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass221,526 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    221,526 miles
    Test number
    765296718333
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,509 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    219,509 miles
    Test number
    317588006927
    • AdvisoryFront Steering component deformed but serviceable dampener unit displaying wear (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE SUSPENSION /COMPONENTS RAISED

  4. Fail219,507 miles (+2,427)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,507 miles
    Test number
    667061122034
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering component deformed but serviceable dampener unit displaying wear (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE SUSPENSION /COMPONENTS RAISED

  5. Pass217,080 miles (+1,858)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    217,080 miles
    Test number
    244291804365
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened idler arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened idler arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to reserve limit

  6. Pass215,222 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    215,222 miles
    Test number
    868755526947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy pump

  7. Pass214,390 miles (+1,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    214,390 miles
    Test number
    353964569660
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass212,687 miles (+2,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,687 miles
    Test number
    107876390708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

  9. Pass210,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    210,066 miles
    Test number
    544608484629
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass206,698 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    206,698 km
    Test number
    412311153214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded by body mount

  11. Pass20,635 miles (-182,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,635 miles
    Test number
    265869938143
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Fail203,623 miles (+2,929)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,623 miles
    Test number
    527798839369
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  13. Pass200,694 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    200,694 miles
    Test number
    504876494937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front drop arms has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre has cords exposed

  14. Fail200,694 miles (+2,865)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,694 miles
    Test number
    583595390946
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front drop arms has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre has cords exposed

  15. Pass197,829 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    197,829 miles
    Test number
    695782584235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChild seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear quarter panals corroded

  16. Fail197,829 miles (+3,849)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,829 miles
    Test number
    405821284244
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChild seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear quarter panals corroded

  17. Pass193,980 miles (-4,963)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    193,980 miles
    Test number
    936590593254
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail198,943 miles (+11,765)11 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,943 miles
    Test number
    336423383205
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass187,178 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    187,178 miles
    Test number
    458204162284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail187,175 miles (+3,512)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,175 miles
    Test number
    297428552219
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass183,663 miles (+480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    183,663 miles
    Test number
    828576081272
    • NoteBoth inner cv gaiters split

  22. Fail183,183 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,183 miles
    Test number
    825516761229
    • DangerousAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front inner driveshaft gaiters splt

  23. Pass174,772 km (+6,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    174,772 km
    Test number
    121575860193
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail168,574 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,574 km
    Test number
    240818689435
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass168,574 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    168,574 km
    Test number
    352728589135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass161,303 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    161,303 miles
    Test number
    652736488126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass154,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    154,640 miles
    Test number
    672453597194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail154,640 miles (+7,205)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,640 miles
    Test number
    361810697173
    • FailureNearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  29. Pass147,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    147,435 miles
    Test number
    302224196133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail147,435 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,435 miles
    Test number
    293003096437
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L20 SNS

Does L20 SNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 SNS is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 SNS?
The MOT on L20 SNS is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 SNS done?
L20 SNS was recorded at 226,942 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,924 miles a year.
Has L20 SNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SNS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 SNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 SNS find?
L20 SNS passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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