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LR58 VXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

194,718 mi
Last recorded194,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 194,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 192,101 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front needs polishing! (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,569 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 189,569 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 185,419 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 185,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 182,303 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 175,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 173,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 163,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 163,730 miles

Nearside Front 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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 151,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,914 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 133,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 130,069 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 130,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 128,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,478 miles

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

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

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

no emission results

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,478 miles

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

no emission results

Pass 22 Sep 2012 40,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,927 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 19,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LR58 VXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LR58 VXU, 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 LR58 VXU registered?

LR58 VXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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