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AU08 VYW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VYW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 150,280 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axel coroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,797 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 140,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 138,466 miles

Levelling device fitted to the rear of the vehicle is disconnected

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Levelling device fitted to the rear of the vehicle is disconnected and seized

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 136,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Levelling device fitted to the rear of the vehicle is disconnected and seized

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 127,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Level sensor on rear axle is detached.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 127,348 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Level sensor on rear axle is detached.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 115,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyres are obviously under-inflated

Fail 7 Aug 2020 115,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads are low also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyres are obviously under-inflated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,816 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 105,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 93,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,522 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AU08 VYW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 VYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 VYW registered?

AU08 VYW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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