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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,794 cc

L3 VAPMOT history

L3 VAP is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 17 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2023
Mileage
132,206 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VAP was last recorded at 132,206 miles on 30 Aug 2022, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2015: 47,802 miles, lower than 107,609 miles on 31 Jul 2014.

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
131,840 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
5,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,206 miles
  • 2021 – 131,840 miles
  • 2020 – 131,292 miles
  • 2019 – 129,127 miles
  • 2018 – 128,812 miles
  • 2017 – 128,553 miles
  • 2016 – 126,048 miles
  • 2015 – 120,825 miles
  • 2014 – 107,609 miles
  • 2013 – 95,098 miles
  • 2012 – 77,040 miles
  • 2011 – 73,686 miles
  • 2010 – 69,708 miles
  • 2009 – 66,227 miles
  • 2008 – 65,932 miles
  • 2007 – 58,318 miles
  • 2006 – 48,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,206 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.

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Plastic undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,206 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    635774894959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,840 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,840 miles
    Test number
    811782657126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,292 miles (+261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,292 miles
    Test number
    658702086453
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  4. Fail131,031 miles (+1,904)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    964366501181
    • MajorCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  5. Pass129,127 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    477392170150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,812 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,812 miles
    Test number
    286966904976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,553 miles
    Test number
    664473519913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,553 miles (+2,505)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,553 miles
    Test number
    603511749163
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass126,048 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,048 miles
    Test number
    717338658611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,825 miles (+73,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,825 miles
    Test number
    541763398370
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  11. Fail47,802 miles (-59,807)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    148078365677
    • DangerousLower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering universal joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  12. Pass107,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    348242714270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail107,609 miles (+12,511)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    256181414277
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass95,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,098 miles
    Test number
    115919913274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,094 miles (+18,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    517809113265
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass77,040 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    359349402463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,686 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    559941031225
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,686 miles (+3,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    866201131277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,708 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    211665580057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,227 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    422664089074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    730394848116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,932 miles (+7,614)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    960534748176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    370103817118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,318 miles (+10,298)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    584233317110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass48,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    541643126114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VAP

Does L3 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 VAP expired on 29 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 VAP?
The MOT on L3 VAP expired on 29 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 VAP done?
L3 VAP was recorded at 132,206 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2022, an average of 5,151 miles a year.
Has L3 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VAP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 VAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 VAP find?
L3 VAP passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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