Toyota Vellfire MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Vellfire. Check any Vellfire by registration number below.

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92.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.8%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Vellfire — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Vellfire has an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, which is 8.8 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vellfire is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Vellfire fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Vellfire for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Vellfire, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Vellfire performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 32 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2023

Based on 33 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2021

Based on 85 vehicles

85.9%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

16.7%

Mileage at 3yr

126k mi

2020

Based on 76 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Mileage at 3yr

116k mi

Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

2019

Based on 100 vehicles

99.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

1.3%

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2018

Based on 122 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

3.1%

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2017

Based on 125 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

Based on 724 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

10.2%

2010

Based on 1,763 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

11.2%

2009

Based on 1,262 vehicles

90.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

10.1%

2008

Based on 999 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

8.3%

0

Based on 1,861 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Vellfire

The most common reasons a Toyota Vellfire fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.1%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.8%

A tyre seriously damaged

1.7%

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.6%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.6%

Toyota Vellfire Common Faults & Repair Costs

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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95.1% pass rate

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72.4% pass rate

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Toyota Vellfire — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Vellfire MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Vellfire?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Vellfire is 92.3% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Vellfire?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Vellfire are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.1%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.8%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Vellfire reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, the Toyota Vellfire is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Vellfire?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Vellfire?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Vellfire: 126,190 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vellfire to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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