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Toyota Hilux

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,446 cc

R52 VLUMOT history

R52 VLU is a green diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
156,201 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 VLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 VLU was last recorded at 156,201 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,106 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,201 miles
  • 2023 – 156,106 miles
  • 2021 – 154,219 miles
  • 2018 – 151,025 miles
  • 2017 – 147,788 miles
  • 2016 – 145,137 miles
  • 2014 – 141,896 miles
  • 2013 – 136,403 miles
  • 2012 – 131,536 miles
  • 2011 – 128,019 miles
  • 2010 – 121,134 miles
  • 2009 – 114,213 miles
  • 2008 – 106,617 miles
  • 2007 – 99,825 miles
  • 2006 – 89,649 miles
  • 2005 – 80,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,201 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,201 miles
    Test number
    110358405182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,106 miles (+1,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,106 miles
    Test number
    519460561771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,219 miles
    Test number
    309472758353
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded and offside inner

  4. Fail154,219 miles (+3,194)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,219 miles
    Test number
    205236824972
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded and offside inner

  5. Pass151,025 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,025 miles
    Test number
    312742060085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake has low effort.

  6. Pass147,788 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,788 miles
    Test number
    952462144801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,137 miles
    Test number
    890864370612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,137 miles (+3,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,137 miles
    Test number
    202639825405
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBraking system leaking brake pipes from front to rear (3.6.A.1)

  9. Pass141,896 miles (+5,493)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,896 miles
    Test number
    429053124367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNearside front shock mounting corroded

  10. Pass136,403 miles (+4,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,403 miles
    Test number
    398902603307
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Pass131,536 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,536 miles
    Test number
    308345202304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside centre body mount rusted

  12. Fail131,536 miles (+3,517)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,536 miles
    Test number
    896604702365
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside centre body mount rusted

  13. Pass128,019 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    277299691235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,134 miles (+6,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    121,134 miles
    Test number
    450912600472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass114,213 miles (+7,596)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    393108189417
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s.front.lower.shock.mount.rusty

  16. Pass106,617 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    106,617 miles
    Test number
    281017298299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,825 miles (+10,176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    942544807302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,649 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    810086946330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    774805465394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,073 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    253844565361
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about R52 VLU

Does R52 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R52 VLU expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R52 VLU?
The MOT on R52 VLU expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R52 VLU done?
R52 VLU was recorded at 156,201 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has R52 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 VLU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
Has the mileage on R52 VLU 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 R52 VLU find?
R52 VLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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