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Toyota Hiace

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,446 cc

S56 AWLMOT history

S56 AWL is a red diesel Toyota Hiace first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,834 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 AWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hiace
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 AWL was last recorded at 120,834 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 9,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2014: 65,675 miles, lower than 66,240 miles on 11 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,372 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,462 miles
Average per year
4,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,834 miles
  • 2025 – 111,372 miles
  • 2024 – 109,796 miles
  • 2023 – 96,261 miles
  • 2022 – 93,555 miles
  • 2021 – 86,631 miles
  • 2020 – 83,115 miles
  • 2019 – 78,923 miles
  • 2018 – 76,620 miles
  • 2017 – 73,627 miles
  • 2016 – 71,085 miles
  • 2015 – 67,989 miles
  • 2014 – 65,675 miles
  • 2013 – 66,240 miles
  • 2012 – 63,794 miles
  • 2011 – 58,900 miles
  • 2010 – 54,645 miles
  • 2009 – 49,715 miles
  • 2008 – 46,343 miles
  • 2007 – 42,994 miles
  • 2006 – 39,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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 inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,834 miles (+9,462)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    669185175141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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 inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,372 miles (+1,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    956673389626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point corroded just outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFront fuel tank strap corroded

  3. Pass109,796 miles (+8,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,796 miles
    Test number
    862622774907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,560 miles (+5,299)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,560 miles
    Test number
    875039215572
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    379677743300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,261 miles (+2,706)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    714492714980
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,555 miles (+6,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,555 miles
    Test number
    636891308004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,631 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,631 miles
    Test number
    329137840975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    931414851169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,115 miles (+4,192)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    388888038060
    • MajorCentral Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorCentral Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested no cambelt history (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass78,923 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,923 miles
    Test number
    353940052128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    302653536201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail76,620 miles (+2,993)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    237505415712
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass73,627 miles (+2,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    807947490648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  15. Pass71,085 miles (+3,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    303282798332
    • AdvisoryInner sills and chassis rusted

  16. Pass67,989 miles (+2,314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    259642465199
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slight bind

  17. Pass65,675 miles (-565)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    615396574143
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly

  18. Pass66,240 miles (+2,446)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,240 miles
    Test number
    648632563153
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCan not see condition of front pads
    • NoteN/s/f brake slight bind

  19. Pass63,794 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    999741882197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,683 miles (+4,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    259304672176
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass58,900 miles (+4,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    607671471100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,645 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    771955870166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,715 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,715 miles
    Test number
    200385079486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,343 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    822091878159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,994 miles (+3,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    104986977173
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass39,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,483 miles
    Test number
    210051986116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 AWL

Does S56 AWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 AWL is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 AWL?
The MOT on S56 AWL is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 AWL done?
S56 AWL was recorded at 120,834 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,144 miles a year.
Has S56 AWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 AWL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S56 AWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S56 AWL find?
S56 AWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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