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AF08 GOU

2008 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,742 mi
Last recorded67,742 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GOU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear buck crossmember rails very rusty.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 67,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear buck crossmember rails very rusty.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,136 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis very dry & rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails to buck rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails to buck rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 57,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis very dry & rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails to buck rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails to buck rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 45,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody dry & rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,459 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,459 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,377 miles

steel brake pipes on load sensor valve

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres worn on edges and age cracking.

all underside and suspension dry/rusty.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 36,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,509 miles

all suspension dry and rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2016 34,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to lode valve x2 pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension dry and rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,654 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO AGE CRACK.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,039 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVAL COULD BE BETTER.

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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AF08 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 GOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF08 GOU registered?

AF08 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 GOU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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