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Grey · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,797 cc

LP61 VUUMOT history

LP61 VUU is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 24 of 31 MOT tests, with 339,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LP61 VUU grey Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
339,265 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
24 passed · 7 failed
Per year
23,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 VUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 VUU was last recorded at 339,265 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 21,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
317,413 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21,852 miles
Average per year
23,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 339,265 miles
  • 2025 – 317,413 miles
  • 2024 – 301,059 miles
  • 2023 – 284,666 miles
  • 2022 – 269,576 miles
  • 2021 – 251,610 miles
  • 2020 – 228,442 miles
  • 2019 – 189,606 miles
  • 2018 – 159,937 miles
  • 2017 – 134,329 miles
  • 2016 – 112,110 miles
  • 2015 – 74,715 miles
  • 2014 – 58,022 miles
  • 2013 – 35,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass339,265 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • LTD inspection under vehicle covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight play and knocking in steering colum detected at wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass339,265 miles (+21,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    339,265 miles
    Test number
    146160222802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass317,413 miles (+5,098)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    317,413 miles
    Test number
    441948399173
    • AdvisoryLTD inspection under vehicle covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play and knocking in steering colum detected at wheel

  3. Fail312,315 miles (+11,256)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,315 miles
    Test number
    397389837005
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side o/s n/s low peformance (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryLTD inspection under vehicle covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play and knocking in steering colum detected at wheel

  4. Pass301,059 miles (+16,393)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    301,059 miles
    Test number
    799850343352
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass284,666 miles (+15,090)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    284,666 miles
    Test number
    702701751961
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass269,576 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    269,576 miles
    Test number
    712844666158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail269,574 miles (+17,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,574 miles
    Test number
    627880583713
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass251,610 miles (+23,168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    251,610 miles
    Test number
    298265064248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass228,442 miles (+9,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    228,442 miles
    Test number
    651975525939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass218,454 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    218,454 miles
    Test number
    350689029495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail217,267 miles (+119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,267 miles
    Test number
    148484338681
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  12. Fail217,148 miles (+27,542)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,148 miles
    Test number
    683910948992
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID`s fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass189,606 miles (+24,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,606 miles
    Test number
    921639261793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head Light Has Water Contamination

  14. Pass164,943 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    164,943 miles
    Test number
    654248511435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass164,695 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    164,695 miles
    Test number
    395642642151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    835015347905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Fail159,937 miles (+12,476)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    161595663903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  18. Pass147,461 miles (+13,132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    747382941209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,329 miles
    Test number
    777572287033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail134,329 miles (+12,474)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,329 miles
    Test number
    410681229739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass121,855 miles (+9,745)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,855 miles
    Test number
    324268327863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,110 miles (+14,061)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    203305393448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,049 miles (+1,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    980438312154
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass96,700 miles (+21,985)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    708868293926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,715 miles (+9,852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    352185367334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,863 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,863 miles
    Test number
    278384835141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,556 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,556 miles
    Test number
    838544755045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    118087394218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,022 miles (+10,223)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    335326894270
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  30. Pass47,799 miles (+12,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,799 miles
    Test number
    688886614193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    315287823258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 VUU

Does LP61 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VUU is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 VUU?
The MOT on LP61 VUU is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 VUU done?
LP61 VUU was recorded at 339,265 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 23,079 miles a year.
Has LP61 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 VUU has failed 7 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 VUU 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 VUU find?
LP61 VUU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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