Toyota logo

Toyota

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 3,969 cc

L6 XVSMOT history

L6 XVS is a black petrol Toyota first used on 8 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 239,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
239,192 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,089 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L6 XVS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L6 XVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 XVS was last recorded at 239,192 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,192 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 239,192 miles
  • 2023 – 236,436 miles
  • 2022 – 230,270 miles
  • 2021 – 225,058 miles
  • 2020 – 223,573 miles
  • 2019 – 217,061 miles
  • 2018 – 210,271 miles
  • 2017 – 204,229 miles
  • 2016 – 197,479 miles
  • 2015 – 192,140 miles
  • 2014 – 187,753 miles
  • 2013 – 168,787 miles
  • 2010 – 148,110 miles
  • 2009 – 141,264 miles
  • 2008 – 136,377 miles
  • 2007 – 131,476 miles
  • 2006 – 129,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,192 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBonnet support struts weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • There is a cracking noise on the N/S/F when the brakes are applied - further investigation is required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,192 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    239,192 miles
    Test number
    931497178788
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts weak

  2. Fail239,192 miles (+2,756)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,192 miles
    Test number
    962258270588
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts weak
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear sills/wheel arches corroded - outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryThere is a cracking noise on the N/S/F when the brakes are applied - further investigation is required

  3. Pass236,436 miles (+6,166)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    236,436 miles
    Test number
    192257306524
    • AdvisoryN/S/R suspension height sensor link loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear sills/wheel arches severely corroded - outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryThere is a cracking noise on the N/S/F when the brakes are applied - further investigation is required

  4. Pass230,270 miles (+5,212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    230,270 miles
    Test number
    287678241023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original, slight loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer/inner sills to the wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClicking noise by applying the front brakes - need additional investigation

  5. Pass225,058 miles (+1,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    225,058 miles
    Test number
    112097096317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill end/closing lip rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill end/closing lip rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass223,573 miles (+6,512)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    223,573 miles
    Test number
    129697917296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from down pipe/front pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs & osr rear edge of outer body sills starting to corrode.

  7. Pass217,061 miles (+6,790)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    217,061 miles
    Test number
    481844519860
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases form nsf cat converter to front pipe joint/flange & rear of mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (weeps) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear over the axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,rear tyre treads getting low + weat to edges,ns & osr sill ends starting to corrode.

  8. Pass210,271 miles (+6,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    210,271 miles
    Test number
    436151536084
    • AdvisoryOil leak v slight & appears previous
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component v slight weep from rack pinion area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryInner rear wheel arches covered,front undershield fitted,slight corrosion to rear ends of outer body sills.

  9. Pass204,229 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    204,229 miles
    Test number
    190665694190
    • AdvisoryInner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.front brake pad wear slightly uneven across the axle.slight evidence of previous oil weeps.

  10. Fail204,225 miles (+6,746)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,225 miles
    Test number
    319667885106
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking leak from steering rack area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight engine & trans
    • AdvisoryInner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,front brake pad wear slightly uneven across the axle,japanese message lit on dashboard.

  11. Pass197,479 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    197,479 miles
    Test number
    276070649944
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of mid silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns & osr + across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,
    • AdvisoryNsr suspension height sensor link loose
    • AdvisorySlight advanced surfcae corrosion to some parts of exhaust + slight leaks + previous repairs.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & panelling

  12. Fail197,478 miles (+5,338)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,478 miles
    Test number
    782864497012
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of mid silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns & osr + across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,
    • AdvisoryNsr suspension height sensor link loose
    • AdvisorySlight advanced surfcae corrosion to some parts of exhaust + slight leaks + previous repairs.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & panelling

  13. Pass192,140 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    192,140 miles
    Test number
    529751775055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLevel sensor nsr loose but still connected
    • NoteRear number plate stuck over another plate
    • NoteSlight leak from both streeing rack boots

  14. Fail192,140 miles (+4,387)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,140 miles
    Test number
    175230775425
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLevel sensor nsr loose but still connected
    • NoteRear number plate stuck over another plate
    • NoteSlight leak from both streeing rack boots

  15. Pass187,753 miles (+18,966)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    187,753 miles
    Test number
    159146374044
    • NoteFront bumper lower trim split.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteSlight oil leaks.
    • NoteSmall split in centre exhaust box.

  16. Pass168,787 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    168,787 miles
    Test number
    459713993097
    • NoteSmall crack in front numberplate
    • NoteWindscreen has chip in Zone "A"

  17. Fail168,787 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,787 miles
    Test number
    708113273079
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteSmall chip in zone "a"
    • NoteSmall crack in front number plate

  18. Pass162,087 km (+8,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    162,087 km
    Test number
    145786172032
    • NoteWindscreen has two chips- one being just under 10mm and growing

  19. Pass153,839 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    153,839 km
    Test number
    706516671058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass148,110 miles (+6,846)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    393150070046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRhf seatbelt retraction mechanism getting tired

  21. Pass141,264 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    141,264 miles
    Test number
    170648269027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass136,377 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    136,377 miles
    Test number
    344264768011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass131,476 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    131,476 miles
    Test number
    122108867454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass129,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    129,045 miles
    Test number
    732123586014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail129,045 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,045 miles
    Test number
    952170586087
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine under-tray damaged

Questions about L6 XVS

Does L6 XVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 XVS expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 XVS?
The MOT on L6 XVS expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 XVS done?
L6 XVS was recorded at 239,192 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 6,089 miles a year.
Has L6 XVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 XVS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 XVS 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 L6 XVS find?
L6 XVS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted as original; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn inner edges, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L6X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.