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DG58 VPW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

359,542 mi
Last recorded359,542 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VPW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 359,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate is corroded and is insecure advise repair

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

Rear underside heavily corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2022 359,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate is corroded and is insecure advise repair

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside heavily corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2021 344,253 miles

Rear under side is very corroded

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2021 344,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under side is very corroded

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2020 339,813 miles

Nearside Lower Body not fully secure body sill advise repair (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper blade is split advise replacement

Offside Lower Body not fully secure body sill advise repair (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 319,808 miles

Offside Lower Body not fully secure body sill, slight (6.2.2 (a) (i))

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2018 289,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at the base of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at the base of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 276,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 276,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 250,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 218,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 183,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 151,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 17 Dec 2012 124,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,573 miles

offside wiper starting to split

Fail 28 Sep 2011 96,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside wiper starting to split

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 VPW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VPW, 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 DG58 VPW registered?

DG58 VPW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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