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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,998 cc

VEE 55MOT history

VEE 55 is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,754 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
163,754 km
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,081 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VEE 55
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VEE 55 was last recorded at 163,754 km on 28 Jan 2025, 441 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,313 km · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
441 km
Average per year
1,081 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,754 km
  • 2024 – 163,313 km
  • 2017 – 159,443 km
  • 2015 – 157,116 km
  • 2010 – 156,001 km
  • 2009 – 152,452 km
  • 2007 – 144,821 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,754 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively Fraying (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 205/40/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Strengthening bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,754 km15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    163,754 km
    Test number
    976922625105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively Fraying (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail163,754 km (+441)1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,754 km
    Test number
    100320300847
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively Fraying (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass163,313 km9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,313 km
    Test number
    960773196215
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Strengthening bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadiator carrier corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail163,264 miles (+501)2 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,264 miles
    Test number
    528220606386
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Strengthening bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadiator carrier corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass162,763 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,763 miles
    Test number
    555651348260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,384 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,384 miles
    Test number
    561032507328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail162,375 miles (+15)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,375 miles
    Test number
    984521907081
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail162,360 miles (+442)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,360 miles
    Test number
    760769457803
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded

  9. Pass161,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,918 miles
    Test number
    954516108474
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body corroded

  10. Fail161,918 miles (+468)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,918 miles
    Test number
    767882627487
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body corroded

  11. Pass161,450 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,450 miles
    Test number
    984238986436
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail161,442 miles (+852)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,442 miles
    Test number
    676214102935
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod excessive play at knuckle joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod has excessive play at knuckle joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap fiximg bracket adrift at `A` pillar,but prevemts door from opening to excess

  13. Pass160,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,590 miles
    Test number
    730343213066
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass159,443 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,443 km
    Test number
    474360063463
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end / inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower ball joint has slight play

  15. Fail159,443 km3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,443 km
    Test number
    901120068214
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end / inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower ball joint has slight play

  16. Pass158,498 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,498 miles
    Test number
    565734963082
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ends have play in the joint

  17. Fail158,492 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,492 miles
    Test number
    852665663665
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ends have play in the joint

  18. Pass157,116 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,116 km
    Test number
    473063306198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail157,116 km6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,116 km
    Test number
    445509316760
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass156,040 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,040 miles
    Test number
    178245574269
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail156,040 miles5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,040 miles
    Test number
    728124074270
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass156,001 km (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    156,001 km
    Test number
    320256950453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass152,452 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    152,452 km
    Test number
    141936599177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail152,452 miles (+3,358)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,452 miles
    Test number
    431095599182
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

  25. Pass149,094 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    149,094 miles
    Test number
    463660118298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass144,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    144,821 miles
    Test number
    421617107263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail144,821 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,821 km
    Test number
    154067007299
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Fail144,701 miles (+5,106)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    171285097187
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass139,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    139,595 miles
    Test number
    513618906249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VEE 55

What vehicle is registration VEE 55 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VEE 55 on a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VEE 55 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VEE 55 expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VEE 55?
The MOT on VEE 55 expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VEE 55 done?
VEE 55 was recorded at 163,754 km at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 1,081 km a year.
Has VEE 55 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VEE 55 has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on VEE 55 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 VEE 55 find?
VEE 55 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 15 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 12 more.

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