Toyota Vellfire
From 5,773 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Vellfires fare better: 2018 models pass at 97% vs 91.1% for 2008.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 130 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 130 |
| 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 | 108 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 65 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 54 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 48 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 47 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 46 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 43 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 38 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 32 |
Toyota Vellfire on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 805 newly registered in the past year with 21 leaving, a net gain of 784. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,182 | 147 | +261 | -6 | +255 |
| 2025 Q2 | 939 | 135 | +199 | -0 | +217 |
| 2025 Q1 | 737 | 120 | +186 | -4 | +182 |
| 2024 Q4 | 566 | 109 | +159 | -11 | +148 |
| 2024 Q3 | 446 | 81 | +151 | -1 | +150 |
| 2024 Q2 | 317 | 60 | +122 | -0 | +126 |
| 2024 Q1 | 186 | 65 | +107 | -17 | +90 |
| 2023 Q4 | 125 | 36 | +78 | -6 | +72 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vellfire Anh20 Auto | Petrol | 701 | 60% |
| Vellfire Auto Gen 20 | Petrol | 233 | 20% |
| Vellfire Ggh20 Auto | Petrol | 227 | 20% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 97% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 91.6% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 90.8% | 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, a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) |
| 2014 | 92.5% | 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, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
6 earlier years
| 2013 | 96.4% | 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, front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 93.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2011 | 88.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 |
| 2010 | 89.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 88.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2008 | 91.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vellfires tested had between 44,668 and 74,220 miles on the clock.
At 63,391 median miles, the Vellfire has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Vellfire has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 5,773 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Vellfire?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Vellfire is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 130 failures. Other common issues include 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.
How many Toyota Vellfires are on UK roads?
There are 1,182 Toyota Vellfires currently licensed on UK roads, with 147 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Vellfire at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Vellfire is 63,391 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,668 and 74,220 miles.
Buying a used Vellfire?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.