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LO08 VRG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,981 mi
Last recorded92,981 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VRG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,981 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 92,981 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,085 miles

Front BUMPER LOOSE

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,637 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEAR INNER EDGES

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 18 Oct 2023 87,637 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEAR INNER EDGES

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,216 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,124 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2020 77,124 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,230 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,757 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,250 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,322 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,385 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 25,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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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LO08 VRG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO08 VRG, 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 LO08 VRG registered?

LO08 VRG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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