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GU58 VVN

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,859 mi
Last recorded68,859 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VVN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,441 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 63,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated / aim pattern only just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated / aim pattern only just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 54,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated / aim pattern only just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated / aim pattern only just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to crack / perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,645 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,910 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,481 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,041 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 41,024 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge, also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,268 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 35,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,589 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,617 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 6 May 2015 19,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,595 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,013 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

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 VVN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU58 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

GU58 VVN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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