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Toyota Prius

Red · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LA12 VRKMOT history

LA12 VRK is a red hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 137,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2026.

LA12 VRK red Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,169 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 VRK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 VRK was last recorded at 137,169 miles on 16 Aug 2026, 70,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,198 miles · 23 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
70,971 miles
Average per year
10,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,169 miles
  • 2020 – 66,198 miles
  • 2018 – 54,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,169 miles
    Test number
    703237344498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,169 miles3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,169 miles
    Test number
    102572728790
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass127,195 km (+11,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,195 km
    Test number
    546019030697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass116,091 km (+9,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,091 km
    Test number
    253437142878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,157 km (+12,044)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,157 km
    Test number
    714700558049
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass94,113 km (+17,069)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,113 km
    Test number
    755088585148
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass77,044 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,044 km
    Test number
    824150885463
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail77,044 km3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,044 km
    Test number
    337419233667
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass66,198 miles (+11,856)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    350540537419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,342 miles
    Test number
    212043812562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 VRK

Does LA12 VRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 VRK is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 VRK?
The MOT on LA12 VRK is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 VRK done?
LA12 VRK was recorded at 137,169 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2026, an average of 10,556 miles a year.
Has LA12 VRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 VRK has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 VRK 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 LA12 VRK find?
LA12 VRK passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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