2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WJ12 VPY
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,479 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 VPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 85,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 VPY 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 2012 Toyota Yaris (WJ12 VPY) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 23 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are 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.
WJ12 VPY Mileage History
- 15/09/202252,696 mi
- 20/09/202358,862 mi+6,166 mi
- 26/09/202464,643 mi+5,781 mi
- 07/10/202573,950 mi+9,307 mi
- 05/10/202685,479 mi+11,529 mi
Average of roughly 8,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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