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RE58 VMG

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

294,471 mi
Last recorded294,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VMG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 294,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 6 Feb 2025 288,605 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 288,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 286,320 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 286,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 283,891 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 283,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 282,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 282,078 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bohsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 281,196 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 275,550 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 275,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 259,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 247,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 231,739 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 216,354 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 216,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 201,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 185,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 167,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 152,504 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 152,504 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 136,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,868 miles

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

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
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RE58 VMG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMG, 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.

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What year was RE58 VMG registered?

RE58 VMG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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