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Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,300 cc

L83 VDMMOT history

L83 VDM is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,920 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,920 km
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,536 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 VDM was last recorded at 140,920 km on 25 Jun 2026, 4,311 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2009: 79,086 miles, lower than 116,383 miles on 27 May 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,609 km · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,311 km
Average per year
1,536 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,920 km
  • 2025 – 136,609 km
  • 2024 – 133,571 km
  • 2023 – 132,961 km
  • 2022 – 131,963 km
  • 2021 – 131,487 km
  • 2013 – 120,831 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,920 km

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,920 km (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,920 km
    Test number
    415998328317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,609 km (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,609 km
    Test number
    220125316798
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail136,598 km (+3,027)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,598 km
    Test number
    996225087394
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,571 km (+610)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,571 km
    Test number
    377978936142
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,961 km (+998)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,961 km
    Test number
    137640806537
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,963 km (+476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,963 km
    Test number
    303155700855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,487 km (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,487 km
    Test number
    451167963334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,831 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,831 km
    Test number
    637468943110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,920 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,920 miles
    Test number
    237918352196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,291 miles (+8,670)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,291 miles
    Test number
    655426441171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    754819450180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,621 miles (+10,535)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    594988850109
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass79,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    952955359189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,086 miles (-37,297)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    402288749187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,383 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    116,383 miles
    Test number
    184578148158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L83 VDM

Does L83 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L83 VDM is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L83 VDM?
The MOT on L83 VDM is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L83 VDM done?
L83 VDM was recorded at 140,920 km at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 1,536 km a year.
Has L83 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 VDM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L83 VDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L83 VDM find?
L83 VDM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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