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

LP61 VUTMOT history

LP61 VUT is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 24 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 24 of 34 MOT tests, with 219,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

LP61 VUT grey Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
219,083 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
34
24 passed · 10 failed
Per year
14,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 VUT
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
24 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 VUT was last recorded at 219,083 miles on 9 May 2026, 6,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,535 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,548 miles
Average per year
14,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,083 miles
  • 2025 – 212,535 miles
  • 2024 – 198,877 miles
  • 2023 – 184,696 miles
  • 2022 – 182,401 miles
  • 2021 – 172,708 miles
  • 2019 – 155,150 miles
  • 2018 – 147,269 miles
  • 2017 – 137,329 miles
  • 2016 – 89,119 miles
  • 2015 – 81,561 miles
  • 2014 – 69,234 miles
  • 2013 – 44,682 miles
  • 2012 – 15,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,083 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,083 miles (+6,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    219,083 miles
    Test number
    116674637487
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass212,535 miles (+13,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    212,535 miles
    Test number
    449310920129
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass198,877 miles (+14,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    198,877 miles
    Test number
    761946428649
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting corroded
  4. Pass184,696 miles (+2,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    184,696 miles
    Test number
    725265265888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass182,401 miles (+9,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,401 miles
    Test number
    803518335169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    172,708 miles
    Test number
    254130841989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail172,708 miles (+247)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,708 miles
    Test number
    662582811735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass172,461 miles (+17,311)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    172,461 miles
    Test number
    154876738122
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass155,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,150 miles
    Test number
    382080652648
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bith side (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail155,150 miles (+3,859)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,150 miles
    Test number
    130213695790
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bith side (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass151,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    151,291 miles
    Test number
    424005279784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail151,291 miles (+4,022)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,291 miles
    Test number
    829169176016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass147,269 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    444318198633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,674 miles
    Test number
    480484345848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,674 miles (+4,345)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,674 miles
    Test number
    793090876634
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass137,329 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,329 miles
    Test number
    457841075591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,934 miles
    Test number
    238581667989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail133,932 miles (+44,813)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,932 miles
    Test number
    481860002731
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass89,119 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,119 miles
    Test number
    819593714456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,911 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    806894742491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    464386590434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,561 miles (+3,336)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    458102576873
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass78,225 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    288939585072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,328 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,328 miles
    Test number
    677019265083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    208035674294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,234 miles (+11,862)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    656305274260
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  27. Pass57,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    199111494090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,372 miles (+303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    197040394063
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  29. Pass57,069 miles (+12,387)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,069 miles
    Test number
    179199364045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    578001523203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail44,682 miles (+12,459)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    798231823236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  32. Fail32,223 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,223 miles
    Test number
    167623643042
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  33. Pass32,223 miles (+16,624)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,223 miles
    Test number
    217593243011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass15,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,599 miles
    Test number
    298987032266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 VUT

Does LP61 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VUT is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 VUT?
The MOT on LP61 VUT is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 VUT done?
LP61 VUT was recorded at 219,083 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 14,847 miles a year.
Has LP61 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 VUT has failed 10 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LP61 VUT 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 LP61 VUT find?
LP61 VUT passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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