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

LP12 GVLMOT history

LP12 GVL is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 26 of 36 MOT tests, with 181,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LP12 GVL black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
181,094 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
36
26 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 GVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 GVL was last recorded at 181,094 miles on 13 May 2026, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2016: 47,105 miles, lower than 99,855 miles on 21 Oct 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,677 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
417 miles
Average per year
9,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,094 miles
  • 2025 – 180,677 miles
  • 2024 – 170,631 miles
  • 2023 – 161,612 miles
  • 2022 – 150,103 miles
  • 2021 – 143,989 miles
  • 2020 – 125,298 miles
  • 2019 – 113,655 miles
  • 2018 – 86,999 miles
  • 2017 – 71,201 miles
  • 2016 – 59,455 miles
  • 2015 – 99,855 miles
  • 2014 – 81,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

36 tests since 27 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,094 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    181,094 miles
    Test number
    620390688842
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail181,094 miles (+417)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,094 miles
    Test number
    923588034653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass180,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,677 miles
    Test number
    141044722023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail180,677 miles (+10,046)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,677 miles
    Test number
    620169553232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass170,631 miles (+9,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,631 miles
    Test number
    905430813771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass161,612 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,612 miles
    Test number
    849202677751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,176 miles
    Test number
    489190975419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail160,176 miles (+10,073)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,176 miles
    Test number
    366355674214
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE GETTING CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass150,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,103 miles
    Test number
    569742108787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,103 miles (+6,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,103 miles
    Test number
    261047258113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass143,989 miles (+13,475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    596234062148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HEAD LIGHT OUTPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HEAD LIGHT OUTPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass130,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,514 miles
    Test number
    988221688897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,514 miles (+5,216)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,514 miles
    Test number
    270353346285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  14. Pass125,298 miles (+11,643)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,298 miles
    Test number
    598126066968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,655 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    612296815468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass108,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    712049035906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,943 miles (+13,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    131508757652
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  18. Pass95,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    836059712553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,565 miles (+8,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    822409406106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  20. Pass86,999 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    553195869041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,927 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    959424716146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,103 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    160363786330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,201 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    251203258859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,120 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    282219524542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,438 miles (+8,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,438 miles
    Test number
    855574900508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass59,455 miles (+12,350)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,455 miles
    Test number
    989767057776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,105 miles
    Test number
    411102088214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,105 miles (-52,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,105 miles
    Test number
    353955681566
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass99,855 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,855 miles
    Test number
    178801839726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass95,977 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    169842161745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass95,853 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,853 miles
    Test number
    795986015248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass91,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    985204715104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail91,521 miles (+10,277)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    855234915185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  34. Pass81,244 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,244 miles
    Test number
    838864694237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail81,205 miles (+19,151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    288236824205
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  36. Pass62,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    479777124015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 GVL

Does LP12 GVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 GVL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 GVL?
The MOT on LP12 GVL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 GVL done?
LP12 GVL was recorded at 181,094 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 9,686 miles a year.
Has LP12 GVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 GVL has failed 10 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 GVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 GVL find?
LP12 GVL passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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