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Toyota Hilux

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,446 cc

VGP 978MOT history

VGP 978 is a green diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 8 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

VGP 978 green Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
118,752 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGP 978
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGP 978 was last recorded at 118,752 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 2,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,318 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,434 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,752 miles
  • 2023 – 116,318 miles
  • 2022 – 112,722 miles
  • 2021 – 111,163 miles
  • 2020 – 108,697 miles
  • 2019 – 108,539 miles
  • 2018 – 104,845 miles
  • 2017 – 99,414 miles
  • 2016 – 93,820 miles
  • 2015 – 86,448 miles
  • 2014 – 79,369 miles
  • 2013 – 73,179 miles
  • 2012 – 69,594 miles
  • 2011 – 65,625 miles
  • 2010 – 62,250 miles
  • 2009 – 58,285 miles
  • 2008 – 52,951 miles
  • 2007 – 46,589 miles
  • 2006 – 39,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,752 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,752 miles (+2,434)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    233413638728
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass116,318 miles (+3,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,318 miles
    Test number
    207864709438
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass112,722 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,722 miles
    Test number
    864705503172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,163 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    945765064367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,159 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    620117576771
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired brake compensator valve bracket broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,697 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,697 miles
    Test number
    223516449521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,539 miles (+3,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    744257572375
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,845 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,845 miles
    Test number
    525062632320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,414 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    552199267419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,820 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,820 miles
    Test number
    501005008647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,448 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,448 miles
    Test number
    857126515259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,273 miles (+6,904)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    908672405287
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass79,369 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    755037294136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,179 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,179 miles
    Test number
    298056893417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,594 miles (+3,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    496998902240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass65,625 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    209913791478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,250 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,250 miles
    Test number
    244487190430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,285 miles (+5,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    580118999103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass52,951 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    911648198111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,589 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    671750097112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    500334196193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGP 978

What vehicle is registration VGP 978 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGP 978 on a green diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 8 Aug 2000. 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 VGP 978 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VGP 978 expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VGP 978?
The MOT on VGP 978 expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VGP 978 done?
VGP 978 was recorded at 118,752 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has VGP 978 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGP 978 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on VGP 978 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 VGP 978 find?
VGP 978 passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 4 more.

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