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FY08 VDM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

257,224 mi
Last recorded257,224 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VDM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 257,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 252,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 216,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 192,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 192,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 179,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 170,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 156,169 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

offside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

Fail 29 Nov 2019 155,997 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

offside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

Pass 1 Dec 2018 139,137 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,772 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,392 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 116,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 107,002 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 106,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

front wipers smeary

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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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FY08 VDM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY08 VDM, 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 FY08 VDM registered?

FY08 VDM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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