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GU58 VVW

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,614 mi
Last recorded109,614 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,071 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,438 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 93,438 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 88,483 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 88,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 77,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened as been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Jan 2019 64,402 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened as been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,771 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2017 58,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,872 miles

both rear tyres have cracks and n/side close to legal limit

front discs rusty and worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,170 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,102 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,682 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 32,588 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 22,473 miles

Both front tyres worn the inner edge

Child seat fitted N/S/R

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 VVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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