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GV08 WGD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WGD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 136,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 136,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 126,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 117,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 101,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,125 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,827 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,284 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2018 66,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,255 miles

nearside and offside front tyres inners worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,664 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,570 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GV08 WGD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 WGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV08 WGD registered?

GV08 WGD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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