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DG08 VVC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,067 mi
Last recorded84,067 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 84,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 82,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,199 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,262 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,673 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 64,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,481 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front discs worn & corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,803 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 13,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,258 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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DG08 VVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VVC, 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 DG08 VVC registered?

DG08 VVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is DG08 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 VVC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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