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EF08 VCL

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VCL
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 103,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 101,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 101,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,831 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 88,828 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,578 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,761 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 11,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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EF08 VCL is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF08 VCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF08 VCL registered?

EF08 VCL is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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