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2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

269,333 mi
Last recorded269,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VPN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 269,333 miles

Front Damage to front grill

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

Nearside Front Damage to body

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 243,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 243,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil Level Low

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 219,031 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Slightly scratched rear bumper and body

Fail 27 Jun 2024 219,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate bent. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plastic cover (0.1 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 204,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2023 204,570 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2022 200,426 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 200,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 176,052 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 158,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 147,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,258 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 125,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 94,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,447 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,174 miles

Offside Front 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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DG58 VPN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG58 VPN, 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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DG58 VPN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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