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Toyota Auris

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S12 VAOMOT history

S12 VAO is a blue petrol Toyota Auris first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S12 VAO blue Toyota Auris – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Auris, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
194,936 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Auris
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 VAO was last recorded at 194,936 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 8,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
186,247 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,689 miles
Average per year
10,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,936 miles
  • 2024 – 186,247 miles
  • 2023 – 177,054 miles
  • 2022 – 166,954 miles
  • 2021 – 152,088 miles
  • 2020 – 142,904 miles
  • 2019 – 133,434 miles
  • 2018 – 126,590 miles
  • 2017 – 120,902 miles
  • 2016 – 114,122 miles
  • 2015 – 94,933 miles
  • 2014 – 82,299 miles
  • 2013 – 69,737 miles
  • 2012 – 54,517 miles
  • 2011 – 40,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,936 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,936 miles (+8,689)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    194,936 miles
    Test number
    618543451292
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,247 miles (+9,193)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,247 miles
    Test number
    790972589952
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,054 miles
    Test number
    189085700426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,049 miles (+10,095)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,049 miles
    Test number
    380837187481
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass166,954 miles (+14,866)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,954 miles
    Test number
    490860202203
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass152,088 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,088 miles
    Test number
    435816296888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,904 miles (+9,470)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,904 miles
    Test number
    263168345071
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,434 miles (+6,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,434 miles
    Test number
    148929195422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,590 miles (+5,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,590 miles
    Test number
    255224563545
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,902 miles (+6,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,902 miles
    Test number
    155630741318
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass114,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,122 miles
    Test number
    618202940998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,122 miles (+19,189)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,122 miles
    Test number
    206987899291
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass94,933 miles (+12,634)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    316758535182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,299 miles (+12,562)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    655448144155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,737 miles (+15,220)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    228488343169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,517 miles (+14,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    108126932121
    • NoteOffside rear lamp assembley has water inside.

  17. Pass40,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    279121631482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 VAO

Does S12 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 VAO is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 VAO?
The MOT on S12 VAO is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 VAO done?
S12 VAO was recorded at 194,936 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 10,604 miles a year.
Has S12 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 VAO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 VAO 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 S12 VAO find?
S12 VAO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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