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GL08 VST

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,053 mi
Last recorded175,053 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VST
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 175,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 175,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,431 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 137,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,392 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 120,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,745 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,374 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,055 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,778 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,778 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,364 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,196 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,156 miles

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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GL08 VST is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL08 VST, 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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GL08 VST is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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