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

LP12 VLSMOT history

LP12 VLS is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2026.

LP12 VLS grey Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,403 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VLS was last recorded at 57,403 miles on 18 Jan 2026, 3,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,419 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,984 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,403 miles
  • 2025 – 53,419 miles
  • 2024 – 46,349 miles
  • 2023 – 39,971 miles
  • 2022 – 35,925 miles
  • 2021 – 31,245 miles
  • 2019 – 25,732 miles
  • 2018 – 22,895 miles
  • 2017 – 18,541 miles
  • 2016 – 15,161 miles
  • 2015 – 11,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,403 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear both tyres, sidewall damage, no cords/ply exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,403 miles (+3,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    443404076569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,419 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,419 miles
    Test number
    362995168809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail53,416 miles (+7,067)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,416 miles
    Test number
    193818485500
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,349 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,349 miles
    Test number
    692135781893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,971 miles (+4,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,971 miles
    Test number
    224673905086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass35,925 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,925 miles
    Test number
    708396211870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,245 miles (+5,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,245 miles
    Test number
    865659682450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass25,732 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,732 miles
    Test number
    172096053869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,895 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,895 miles
    Test number
    170883862865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,797 miles (+1,397)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,797 miles
    Test number
    256889386245
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail21,400 miles (+2,859)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,400 miles
    Test number
    556649319543
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEXTENSIVE WALL DAMAGE TO REAR TYRES-ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  12. Pass18,541 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,541 miles
    Test number
    123281000436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres, sidewall damage, no cords/ply exposed

  13. Fail18,238 miles (+3,077)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    115780631567
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres, sidewall damage, no cords/ply exposed

  14. Pass15,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,161 miles
    Test number
    925932568045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,161 miles (+3,683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,161 miles
    Test number
    696400394672
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  16. Pass11,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,478 miles
    Test number
    367464585123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VLS

Does LP12 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VLS is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VLS?
The MOT on LP12 VLS is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VLS done?
LP12 VLS was recorded at 57,403 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2026, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has LP12 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VLS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 VLS 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 LP12 VLS find?
LP12 VLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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