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MV58 VGJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,378 mi
Last recorded207,378 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 207,378 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 207,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 194,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 183,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close t0 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 160,395 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 160,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 129,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,456 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,852 miles

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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MV58 VGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV58 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV58 VGJ registered?

MV58 VGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is MV58 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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