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DG08 VPD

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,155 mi
Last recorded177,155 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VPD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 177,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 166,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car corroded rear both side

Fail 17 Jan 2025 166,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car corroded rear both side

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 153,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 147,351 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 147,351 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 142,811 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 139,189 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,416 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 132,608 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 132,607 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,363 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)

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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DG08 VPD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG08 VPD, 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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DG08 VPD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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