2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · GV61 CWD
2011 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 281,894 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 281,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV61 CWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 281,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV61 CWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Toyota Avensis (GV61 CWD) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
GV61 CWD Mileage History
- 20/05/2025259,547 mi
- 20/05/2025259,549 mi+2 mi
- 04/12/2025270,426 mi+10,877 mi
- 04/12/2025270,427 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/2026281,894 mi+11,467 mi
Average of roughly 21,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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