CarVerify

Free Car Check

A351 STU

2008 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

153,899 mi
Last recorded153,899 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Granvia140,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA351 STU
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 153,899 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 153,893 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,848 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 166,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 148,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 158,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 143,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 149,963 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 141,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 137,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 116,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,387 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,044 miles

Front lower arms bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sill covers fitted

child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sill covers fitted

child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,690 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing low

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,431 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 93,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,502 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 83,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 128,255 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Granvia?

Based on 37,326 MOT tests across 2,080 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,335
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,114
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,006
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 845
Stop lamp not working 758
Full Toyota Granvia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A351 STU is a 2008 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 140,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Granvia fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A351 STU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Granvia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A351 STU?

You can check the full history of A351 STU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A351 STU registered?

A351 STU is a 2008 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is A351 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A351 STU shows 43 tests with a 79.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A351 STU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A351 STU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.