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PX08 VCG

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,349 mi
Last recorded97,349 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VCG
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 97,349 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2025 96,468 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,171 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 82,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,474 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and unattached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 80,469 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30 centimetres of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and unattached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall has a cut possibly deep enough to reach structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,573 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,453 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 77,453 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,784 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 69,898 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,448 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,968 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 13 Mar 2012 41,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,456 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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PX08 VCG is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX08 VCG, 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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PX08 VCG is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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