2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Electric · WV12 VBN
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, electric). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 173,190 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV12 VBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 173,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV12 VBN 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 Prius (WV12 VBN) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WV12 VBN Mileage History
- 23/08/2022156,061 mi
- 10/10/2023169,603 mi+13,542 mi
- 23/12/2024170,754 mi+1,151 mi
- 19/12/2025173,185 mi+2,431 mi
- 22/12/2025173,190 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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