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GY08 VAH

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VAH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 131,135 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 131,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,344 miles

NS Headlight lense faded affecting beam pattern

OS Headlight lense faded, affecting beam pattern

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,273 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 114,354 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,276 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,276 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,187 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,335 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,320 miles

Under body trim fitted - unable to fully inspect body condition.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,371 miles

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)

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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GY08 VAH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY08 VAH, 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 GY08 VAH registered?

GY08 VAH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is GY08 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 VAH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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