Toyota MR2
Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc
S53 VAGMOT history
S53 VAG is a purple petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 99,161 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S53 VAG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- MR2
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S53 VAG was last recorded at 99,161 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 98,907 miles · 24 Oct 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 254 miles
- Average per year
- 2,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 99,161 miles
- 2019 – 98,907 miles
- 2018 – 98,549 miles
- 2017 – 98,031 miles
- 2016 – 96,800 miles
- 2015 – 92,840 miles
- 2014 – 88,713 miles
- 2013 – 85,443 miles
- 2012 – 81,426 miles
- 2011 – 78,200 miles
- 2010 – 76,656 miles
- 2009 – 73,031 miles
- 2008 – 70,917 miles
- 2007 – 68,657 miles
- 2006 – 63,067 miles
- 2005 – 55,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,161 miles
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,161 miles (+254)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 99,161 miles
- Test number
- 733979252449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,907 miles (+358)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,907 miles
- Test number
- 897975232804
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryRear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded
Pass98,549 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 98,549 miles
- Test number
- 758699455196
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r o/s/r floor/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail98,541 miles (+510)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,541 miles
- Test number
- 372477302777
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r o/s/r floor/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass98,031 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,031 miles
- Test number
- 558604155393
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r floor pans corroding and chassis
Fail98,017 miles (+1,217)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,017 miles
- Test number
- 476160144858
- FailureNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r floor pans corroding and chassis
Pass96,800 miles (+3,960)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 96,800 miles
- Test number
- 105651810809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r floor pans and chassis corroding
Pass92,840 miles (+4,127)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,840 miles
- Test number
- 392284413385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/r o/s/r chassis and floor pans corroding
Pass88,713 miles (+77)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 88,713 miles
- Test number
- 157584514376
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r chassis heavily corroded
Fail88,636 miles (+3,193)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,636 miles
- Test number
- 548621904360
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r chassis heavily corroded
Pass85,443 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 85,443 miles
- Test number
- 308998603387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,439 miles (+4,013)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,439 miles
- Test number
- 416614603412
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass81,426 miles (+33)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,426 miles
- Test number
- 425266902361
- NoteN/s/r tyre low tread
- NoteO/s/f underside (floor pan)corroded
Fail81,393 miles (+3,193)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,393 miles
- Test number
- 959319692250
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteN/s/r tyre low tread
- NoteO/s/f underside (floor pan)corroded
Pass78,200 miles (+1,544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 78,200 miles
- Test number
- 487564601384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass76,656 miles (+3,625)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 76,656 miles
- Test number
- 440994290254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,031 miles (+2,114)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 73,031 miles
- Test number
- 570561009397
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteUnderbody surface rust
Pass70,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,917 miles
- Test number
- 661421698278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,917 miles (+2,260)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,917 miles
- Test number
- 393131098252
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass68,657 miles (+5,590)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 68,657 miles
- Test number
- 204469807349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,067 miles (+8,059)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 63,067 miles
- Test number
- 833181496263
- NoteHandbrake lever pulls high
- NoteN/s/rear chassis strengthening bar has BORDER LINE CORROSION at ends
Pass55,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 55,008 miles
- Test number
- 972471695217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S53 VAG
- Does S53 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S53 VAG expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S53 VAG?
- The MOT on S53 VAG expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S53 VAG done?
- S53 VAG was recorded at 99,161 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
- Has S53 VAG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S53 VAG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on S53 VAG 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 S53 VAG find?
- S53 VAG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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