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Toyota Avensis

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,798 cc

LM16 VBAMOT history

LM16 VBA is a blue petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 23 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 207,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LM16 VBA blue Toyota Avensis – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Avensis, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
207,961 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
22,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VBA was last recorded at 207,961 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 15,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
192,082 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15,879 miles
Average per year
22,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,961 miles
  • 2025 – 162,720 miles
  • 2024 – 131,916 miles
  • 2023 – 122,841 miles
  • 2022 – 113,085 miles
  • 2021 – 98,519 miles
  • 2020 – 83,310 miles
  • 2019 – 72,932 miles
  • 2018 – 41,396 miles
  • 2017 – 7,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,961 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlight bracket slightly damaged on both Sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    207,961 miles
    Test number
    949913358108
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight bracket slightly damaged on both Sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail207,961 miles (+15,879)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,961 miles
    Test number
    672294667218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight bracket slightly damaged on both Sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass192,082 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    192,082 miles
    Test number
    657719591015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,073 miles
    Test number
    996496623413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has very slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
  5. Fail189,070 miles (+26,350)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,070 miles
    Test number
    337952866959
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has very slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
  6. Pass162,720 miles (+30,804)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,720 miles
    Test number
    895553642904
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass131,916 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,916 miles
    Test number
    491303119029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,841 miles (+9,756)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,841 miles
    Test number
    442281302794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,085 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    130592671642
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Fail113,085 miles (+14,566)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    180558106462
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass98,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,519 miles
    Test number
    497784517493
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail98,519 miles (+15,209)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,519 miles
    Test number
    583040783415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass83,310 miles (+10,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    742939235239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass72,932 miles (+31,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,932 miles
    Test number
    449341665691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass41,396 miles (+34,183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,396 miles
    Test number
    124204360532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    7,213 miles
    Test number
    750124058532
    • AdvisoryENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED
    • AdvisoryTPM LIGHT ON DASH

Questions about LM16 VBA

Does LM16 VBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VBA is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VBA?
The MOT on LM16 VBA is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VBA done?
LM16 VBA was recorded at 207,961 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 22,478 miles a year.
Has LM16 VBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VBA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 VBA 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 LM16 VBA find?
LM16 VBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside both; front headlight bracket slightly damaged on both sides; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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