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GU08 BWL

2008 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,179 mi
Last recorded32,179 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 32,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 32,166 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All brake lights switch on by position lamp switch (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Brake lights operated by position lamp switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 28,258 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 26,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 23,896 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 22,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 20,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 20,849 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 14 Jan 2020 20,849 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,509 miles

Front Front number plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Fail 16 Jan 2019 20,509 miles

Front Front number plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 19,958 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,082 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 17,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,815 miles

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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GU08 BWL is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 BWL, 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 GU08 BWL registered?

GU08 BWL is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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