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GU58 VWN

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,380 mi
Last recorded141,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VWN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 141,380 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern pale

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern pale

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

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

underside of vehicle and suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 140,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,608 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 136,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 136,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,097 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,315 miles

All brake discs have light surface corrosion on them

Nearside front tyre is wearing badly on the inside edge

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2019 116,572 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 116,516 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside rear is 185 section nearside rear is 195 section (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,744 miles

front brake discs, inner faces becoming worn and pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,998 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,502 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 56,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre treads perished and cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,932 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,338 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 VWN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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