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Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T204 VUMMOT history

T204 VUM is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
73,845 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T204 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T204 VUM was last recorded at 73,845 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,371 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
2,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,845 miles
  • 2024 – 73,371 miles
  • 2023 – 72,525 miles
  • 2022 – 71,444 miles
  • 2021 – 70,363 miles
  • 2020 – 69,158 miles
  • 2019 – 67,562 miles
  • 2018 – 65,198 miles
  • 2017 – 62,666 miles
  • 2016 – 58,823 miles
  • 2015 – 55,524 miles
  • 2014 – 51,834 miles
  • 2013 – 49,130 miles
  • 2012 – 46,557 miles
  • 2011 – 43,425 miles
  • 2010 – 40,970 miles
  • 2009 – 38,507 miles
  • 2008 – 35,770 miles
  • 2007 – 31,555 miles
  • 2006 – 28,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,845 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,845 miles (+474)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    649367580565
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass73,371 miles (+846)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    995199826547
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass72,525 miles (+1,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    640479634988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass71,444 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,444 miles
    Test number
    444583064196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail71,434 miles (+1,071)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,434 miles
    Test number
    892187460058
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,363 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    747408737058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,158 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    177307482276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass67,562 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,562 miles
    Test number
    961685881749
    • 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))

  9. Pass65,198 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    157274220329
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail65,176 miles (+2,510)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    799208847967
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,666 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    468693190790
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail62,597 miles (+3,774)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,597 miles
    Test number
    910282727358
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass58,823 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,823 miles
    Test number
    815490002814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,524 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,524 miles
    Test number
    926934795141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,834 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    668490774159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,130 miles (+2,573)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    906518793130
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass46,557 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,557 miles
    Test number
    246808492100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,528 miles (+3,103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    115936392100
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass43,425 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    786338881105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are deteriorated.

  20. Fail43,425 miles (+2,455)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    798588081129
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are deteriorated.

  21. Pass40,970 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,970 miles
    Test number
    344699680137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  22. Fail40,926 miles (+2,419)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    180623780131
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  23. Pass38,507 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,507 miles
    Test number
    434314489123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,770 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    322134488151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass35,770 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    653774288136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,555 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,555 miles
    Test number
    724585887181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,477 miles
    Test number
    973325986183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,477 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,477 miles
    Test number
    563285186158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T204 VUM

Does T204 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T204 VUM expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T204 VUM?
The MOT on T204 VUM expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T204 VUM done?
T204 VUM was recorded at 73,845 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
Has T204 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T204 VUM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T204 VUM 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 T204 VUM find?
T204 VUM failed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; offside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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