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Toyota Avensis

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T488 VWYMOT history

T488 VWY is a maroon petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2022
Mileage
125,126 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 VWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 VWY was last recorded at 125,126 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 7,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,488 miles · 24 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
7,638 miles
Average per year
6,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,126 miles
  • 2020 – 117,488 miles
  • 2019 – 100,170 miles
  • 2018 – 90,124 miles
  • 2016 – 88,046 miles
  • 2015 – 87,651 miles
  • 2014 – 85,705 miles
  • 2013 – 75,248 miles
  • 2012 – 39,167 miles
  • 2011 – 37,515 miles
  • 2010 – 35,658 miles
  • 2009 – 33,743 miles
  • 2008 – 31,957 miles
  • 2007 – 30,126 miles
  • 2006 – 27,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,126 miles
    Test number
    806076214965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,126 miles (+7,638)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,126 miles
    Test number
    206044800637
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,488 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,488 miles
    Test number
    214801225638
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail117,488 miles (+123)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,488 miles
    Test number
    130356288914
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail117,365 miles (+17,195)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,365 miles
    Test number
    128952766901
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted broken fog lamp (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp broken
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated

  6. Pass100,170 miles (+10,046)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    413209364619
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass90,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    542555977782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

  8. Fail90,124 miles (+2,078)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    105295952206
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass88,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    607326001311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,046 miles (+395)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    542892210720
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Fail87,651 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,651 miles
    Test number
    266811095408
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  12. Pass87,651 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,651 miles
    Test number
    766501595174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    355772024184
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail85,705 miles (+10,457)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    837862524139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    199893503191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,248 miles (+36,081)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    517022403172
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,167 miles (+1,652)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    228278482063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished with age

  18. Pass37,515 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    468429381032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,658 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    204310990057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass33,743 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,743 miles
    Test number
    372971099005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,957 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,957 miles
    Test number
    190213498463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,126 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,126 miles
    Test number
    111564397443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,976 miles
    Test number
    461265496034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 VWY

Does T488 VWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 VWY expired on 8 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 VWY?
The MOT on T488 VWY expired on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 VWY done?
T488 VWY was recorded at 125,126 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 6,229 miles a year.
Has T488 VWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 VWY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T488 VWY 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 T488 VWY find?
T488 VWY passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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