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Toyota Celica

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

V47 GAUMOT history

V47 GAU is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,765 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 GAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 GAU was last recorded at 118,765 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,210 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
555 miles
Average per year
2,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,765 miles
  • 2025 – 118,210 miles
  • 2024 – 118,045 miles
  • 2023 – 117,779 miles
  • 2019 – 117,438 miles
  • 2017 – 116,352 miles
  • 2016 – 115,349 miles
  • 2014 – 114,426 miles
  • 2013 – 113,837 miles
  • 2012 – 112,826 miles
  • 2011 – 111,399 miles
  • 2010 – 106,828 miles
  • 2009 – 97,833 miles
  • 2008 – 89,028 miles
  • 2007 – 80,731 miles
  • 2006 – 71,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded/pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub-frame corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,765 miles (+555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,765 miles
    Test number
    423837562655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,210 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    118481284777
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail118,210 miles (+8)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    661577433299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail118,202 miles (+157)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    864500815496
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also subframe itself corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,045 miles (+266)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    610133150699
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,779 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,779 miles
    Test number
    544703863130
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades perished (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail117,764 miles (+326)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,764 miles
    Test number
    456942085818
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill heavily corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades perished (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,438 miles
    Test number
    356199106808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail117,438 miles (+1,086)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,438 miles
    Test number
    449685744449
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass116,352 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    487066989045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,349 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    133093654266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,426 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,426 miles
    Test number
    568255144228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,837 miles (+1,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    755085443292
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion in various places

  14. Pass112,826 miles (+1,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,826 miles
    Test number
    905824842282
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a nail in it.

  15. Pass111,399 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,399 miles
    Test number
    235765831284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,828 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,828 miles
    Test number
    382625940461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    254620410235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,568 miles (+8,735)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    382570910216
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass97,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    382061719447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail97,833 miles (+8,805)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    592351219256
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass89,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    204739218204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,028 miles (+8,297)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    313598118241
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,731 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,731 miles
    Test number
    713875317286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,730 miles (+8,939)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    332434317402
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges.Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

  25. Pass71,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    531388126243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,791 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    470678826286
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight brake binding near side rear

Questions about V47 GAU

Does V47 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 GAU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V47 GAU?
The MOT on V47 GAU is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 GAU done?
V47 GAU was recorded at 118,765 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
Has V47 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 GAU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V47 GAU 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 V47 GAU find?
V47 GAU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.

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