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LY08 VLX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,655 mi
Last recorded58,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 VLX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 58,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp has water in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

general oil leaks under engine

Fail 26 Jan 2026 58,655 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp has water in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

general oil leaks under engine

Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,565 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

headlight leveling switch intermittant

Fail 11 Jan 2024 52,565 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

headlight leveling switch intermittant

Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 34,838 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,680 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,045 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 22,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 17,451 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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LY08 VLX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY08 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY08 VLX registered?

LY08 VLX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 23 August 2008.

Is LY08 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 VLX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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