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GV08 WLD

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

216,912 mi
Last recorded216,912 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WLD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 216,912 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

both side sill corroded outer

Pass 10 Jan 2024 211,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 208,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 202,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 193,741 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 193,741 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 182,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 173,533 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 173,533 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 156,789 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 156,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 139,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 139,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 126,417 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 126,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 108,114 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,438 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,206 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,423 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 52,616 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,839 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2011 37,839 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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GV08 WLD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV08 WLD, 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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GV08 WLD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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