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MW08 VGX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,851 mi
Last recorded82,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VGX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 82,851 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2025 82,828 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside + Offside *rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 66,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 60,802 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2022 60,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing. supported with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,135 miles

Rear exhaust back box is being held up with wire

Fail 16 Mar 2020 49,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box is being held up with wire

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,368 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 44,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,445 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,212 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 30,115 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,360 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,703 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,703 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,764 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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MW08 VGX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW08 VGX, 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 MW08 VGX registered?

MW08 VGX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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