2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · WR12 MGE
2012 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 129,009 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR12 MGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 129,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR12 MGE 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 Hilux (WR12 MGE) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
WR12 MGE Mileage History
- 20/09/2022102,120 mi
- 04/07/2023108,211 mi+6,091 mi
- 25/06/2024116,552 mi+8,341 mi
- 01/07/2025123,206 mi+6,654 mi
- 11/06/2026129,009 mi+5,803 mi
Average of roughly 7,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Chassis Ladder Frame Structural Salt CorrosionSerious
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- Steering Column Spiral Cable Clock Spring FailureModerate
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