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GV08 WJU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,561 mi
Last recorded56,561 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 56,561 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

high level stop light inop

rear subframe rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,909 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 51,909 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,078 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 45,078 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,581 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very poor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,164 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 39,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high level stop lamp inop

Pass 17 May 2018 36,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension corrosion to components

Fail 17 May 2018 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension corrosion to components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2155017 (4.1.E.1)

high level stop in op

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,863 miles

eye level stop inop

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise eye level stop lamp inop

advise plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 27,697 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise eye level stop lamp inop

advise plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,724 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 21,724 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,888 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 WJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

GV08 WJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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