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Toyota Yaris

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,298 cc

L22 VARMOT history

L22 VAR is a red petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

L22 VAR red Toyota Yaris – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Yaris, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,801 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 VAR was last recorded at 135,801 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,175 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,626 miles
Average per year
7,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,801 miles
  • 2024 – 128,175 miles
  • 2023 – 117,026 miles
  • 2022 – 111,520 miles
  • 2021 – 108,320 miles
  • 2020 – 101,696 miles
  • 2019 – 96,215 miles
  • 2018 – 91,767 miles
  • 2017 – 87,449 miles
  • 2016 – 79,929 miles
  • 2015 – 75,070 miles
  • 2014 – 61,516 miles
  • 2013 – 50,603 miles
  • 2012 – 39,295 miles
  • 2011 – 30,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,801 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlight brackets broken but still secure

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.

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,801 miles (+7,626)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,801 miles
    Test number
    574974279530
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight brackets broken but still secure

  2. Pass128,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,175 miles
    Test number
    427543031403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,175 miles (+11,149)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,175 miles
    Test number
    136728306514
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass117,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,026 miles
    Test number
    727927264888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail117,026 miles (+5,506)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,026 miles
    Test number
    524810177029
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,520 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,520 miles
    Test number
    818593947370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    533787767225
    • AdvisoryRear light corrosion on rear axle

  8. Fail110,370 miles (+2,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    123671568209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear light corrosion on rear axle

  9. Pass108,320 miles (+6,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    574977691717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass101,696 miles (+5,481)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,696 miles
    Test number
    252063607445
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,215 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    529842774817
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  12. Fail96,215 miles (+4,448)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    765673911025
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  13. Pass91,767 miles (+4,318)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    615139657951
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak - from water pump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,449 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,449 miles
    Test number
    883940671967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,929 miles (+4,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    733779395463
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner tread and slightly perished

  16. Pass75,070 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,070 miles
    Test number
    423347688296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    107525175469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,432 miles (+9,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    265655275038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass61,516 miles (+10,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    239569874021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    575265183028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail50,603 miles (+11,308)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    816135983048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass39,295 miles (+8,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    685266082047
    • 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)

  23. Pass30,796 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    116771591055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped

Questions about L22 VAR

Does L22 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 VAR is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L22 VAR?
The MOT on L22 VAR is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 VAR done?
L22 VAR was recorded at 135,801 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 7,209 miles a year.
Has L22 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 VAR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 VAR 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 L22 VAR find?
L22 VAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, and 3 more.

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