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RK58 VXG

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,577 mi
Last recorded106,577 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VXG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 106,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 90,578 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,282 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 80,282 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,930 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 65,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,898 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 49,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating along tread pattern, 0708 age code

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,777 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,732 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,700 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,700 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,745 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
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RK58 VXG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK58 VXG, 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 RK58 VXG registered?

RK58 VXG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RK58 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 VXG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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