Toyota Celica
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,990 cc
L48 WAHMOT history
L48 WAH is a red petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 169,426 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,025 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L48 WAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Celica
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L48 WAH was last recorded at 169,426 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,410 miles · 21 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 3,025 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,426 miles
- 2024 – 169,410 miles
- 2023 – 167,889 miles
- 2022 – 167,771 miles
- 2021 – 167,551 miles
- 2018 – 166,948 miles
- 2017 – 166,509 miles
- 2015 – 159,499 miles
- 2014 – 126,558 miles
- 2010 – 120,966 miles
- 2009 – 118,636 miles
- 2008 – 115,856 miles
- 2006 – 110,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,426 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 169,426 miles
- Test number
- 863534040302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,422 km11 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,422 km
- Test number
- 326276804846
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill x2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll [ rear] steering and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded on all components
Fail169,410 miles (+1,521)10 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,410 miles
- Test number
- 139913191524
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lambda sensor (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear track-rod slightly damaged
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,889 miles (+118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 167,889 miles
- Test number
- 766947617360
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
Pass167,771 miles (+220)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 167,771 miles
- Test number
- 469836729240
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear backing plate corroded
Pass167,551 miles (+145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 167,551 miles
- Test number
- 226694069958
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail167,406 miles (+458)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,406 miles
- Test number
- 359983093740
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split to inside end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 166,948 miles
- Test number
- 504513196583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,948 miles (+439)1 dangerous4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,948 miles
- Test number
- 280338195782
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass166,509 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 166,509 miles
- Test number
- 394877879242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back-plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end deteriorated, poorly repaired
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back-plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes have slight rusting
- AdvisoryExhaust catalyst has slight weep of gases at sensor
Fail166,509 miles3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,509 miles
- Test number
- 247594943506
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back-plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end deteriorated, poorly repaired
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back-plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes have slight rusting
- AdvisoryExhaust catalyst has slight weep of gases at sensor
Pass165,282 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 165,282 km
- Test number
- 974257946708
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail165,282 km2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,282 km
- Test number
- 852644683185
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass159,499 miles (+32,941)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 159,499 miles
- Test number
- 920088679298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,558 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,558 miles
- Test number
- 878530664207
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Pass121,491 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 121,491 km
- Test number
- 156472563241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,966 miles (+2,330)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 120,966 miles
- Test number
- 230958920312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,636 miles (+2,780)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 118,636 miles
- Test number
- 573052469124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,856 miles (+5,846)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 115,856 miles
- Test number
- 193530048111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,010 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 110,010 miles
- Test number
- 514505156204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,000 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,000 miles
- Test number
- 814509346255
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about L48 WAH
- Does L48 WAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 WAH is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L48 WAH?
- The MOT on L48 WAH is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L48 WAH done?
- L48 WAH was recorded at 169,426 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
- Has L48 WAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L48 WAH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L48 WAH 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 L48 WAH find?
- L48 WAH passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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