Official DVLA Record

1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R52 VLU

R52 VLU

1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 156,201 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA HILUX
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
156,201 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2446cc

R52 VLU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
  • 156,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R52 VLU Mileage History

  1. 20/07/2023156,106 mi
  2. 09/07/2024156,201 mi+95 mi

Average of roughly 98 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R52 VLU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (R52 VLU) between July 2023 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY