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DX08 VOM

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,031 mi
Last recorded251,031 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VOM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 251,031 miles

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

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

Vehicle heavily been undersealed.

Pass 10 Mar 2025 244,379 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle is getting corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle is getting corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 241,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 239,433 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST BLOWING BUT EMMISIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING HYBRID

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 239,433 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST BLOWING BUT EMMISIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING HYBRID

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 234,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 234,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 230,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,621 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 59,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,963 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,360 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,360 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 25,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DX08 VOM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX08 VOM, 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 DX08 VOM registered?

DX08 VOM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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