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RE58 VLP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,940 mi
Last recorded149,940 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VLP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 149,940 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 149,927 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 137,629 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,850 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 121,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,283 miles

General corrosion underside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,945 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,007 miles

Travel on park brake lever

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,732 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Travel on park brake lever

Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,732 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Travel on park brake lever

Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 64,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 60,585 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,803 miles

Near side rear tyre's side wall cut no cord exposed

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,605 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,671 miles

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

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

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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RE58 VLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE58 VLP, 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 RE58 VLP registered?

RE58 VLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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