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GU08 XUW

2008 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XUW
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 101,077 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2025 94,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper slightly loose

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,605 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 84,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,744 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,139 miles

All front and rear suspension components covered in paint.

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 74,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All front and rear suspension components covered in paint.

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,064 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,693 miles

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

front cross member bent

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,837 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,501 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,387 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 XUW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

GU08 XUW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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