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GU58 VUX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,248 mi
Last recorded145,248 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VUX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 145,248 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2026 145,248 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2025 140,606 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2025 140,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2024 135,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,978 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,146 miles

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

Large Cut in outside wall of near side front tyre. (Not exposing cords)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,163 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,638 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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GU58 VUX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU58 VUX, 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 GU58 VUX registered?

GU58 VUX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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