CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE58 VLW

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

341,879 mi
Last recorded341,879 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VLW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 341,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 332,701 miles

PLASTIC UNDER-TRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Pass 22 Oct 2020 318,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 304,819 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 304,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

both undersills and chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 303,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear undersills and flitches slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 303,447 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear undersills and flitches slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 299,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 284,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 178,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 265,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 254,176 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 231,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 195,430 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 195,430 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 162,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 162,233 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 126,778 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front b/discs slightly worn

osf and nsr tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front b/discs slightly worn

osf and nsr tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,005 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front b/discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,935 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,406 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine noisy.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,883 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE58 VLW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 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 Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE58 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE58 VLW?

You can check the full history of RE58 VLW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE58 VLW registered?

RE58 VLW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is RE58 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 VLW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE58 VLW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE58 VLW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.