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HJ58 VLP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,789 mi
Last recorded205,789 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VLP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 205,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on the underside

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

Wiper blades smear the screen

Fail 22 Jul 2025 205,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on the underside

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

Wiper blades smear the screen

Pass 18 Jul 2024 197,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 183,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 167,720 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 167,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,241 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,615 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,615 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,137 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn/Lipped

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake Discs Worn/Lipped

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2014 73,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,234 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

front and rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,653 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

front and rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,502 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 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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HJ58 VLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 HJ58 VLP, 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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HJ58 VLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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