Toyota Starlet
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,298 cc
R52 VRHMOT history
R52 VRH is a black petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 15 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 205,550 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 205,550 km
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,411 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R52 VRH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Starlet
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 15 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R52 VRH was last recorded at 205,550 km on 24 Mar 2026, 347 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,203 km · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 347 km
- Average per year
- 6,411 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,550 km
- 2025 – 205,203 km
- 2024 – 204,822 km
- 2022 – 202,727 km
- 2021 – 194,965 km
- 2019 – 178,173 km
- 2018 – 168,169 km
- 2017 – 156,331 km
- 2015 – 153,888 km
- 2011 – 110,745 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,550 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,550 km (+347)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 205,550 km
- Test number
- 717692149617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,203 km (+381)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 205,203 km
- Test number
- 398702898439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,822 km (+2,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 204,822 km
- Test number
- 566472739221
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass202,727 km (+7,762)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 202,727 km
- Test number
- 715216074067
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass194,965 km2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 194,965 km
- Test number
- 726771030995
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail194,965 km (+16,792)3 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,965 km
- Test number
- 341583926911
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass178,173 km (+10,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 178,173 km
- Test number
- 751018602541
- AdvisoryRear brakes fluctuating slightly
- AdvisoryNumber plates are faded
- AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings
Pass168,169 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 168,169 km
- Test number
- 909083533330
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail168,169 km (+11,838)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,169 km
- Test number
- 211701355980
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass156,331 km (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 156,331 km
- Test number
- 787763836830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,888 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 153,888 km
- Test number
- 278162503714
- AdvisoryCentre Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Fail153,886 miles (+7,537)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,886 miles
- Test number
- 829514229543
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass146,349 miles (+14,389)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 146,349 miles
- Test number
- 915745264139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,960 miles (+6,543)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 131,960 miles
- Test number
- 469188173199
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 125,417 miles
- Test number
- 959647462132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,417 miles1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,417 miles
- Test number
- 239527462163
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass110,745 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 110,745 km
- Test number
- 436661261133
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R52 VRH
- Does R52 VRH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 VRH is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R52 VRH?
- The MOT on R52 VRH is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R52 VRH done?
- R52 VRH was recorded at 205,550 km at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,411 km a year.
- Has R52 VRH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R52 VRH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on R52 VRH 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 VRH find?
- R52 VRH passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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