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SV58 VLC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

249,950 mi
Last recorded249,950 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VLC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 249,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 219,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 197,093 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 169,119 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

Fail 30 Nov 2021 169,077 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,136 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 131,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,744 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 91,737 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 85,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,051 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,446 miles

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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SV58 VLC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV58 VLC, 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.

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What year was SV58 VLC registered?

SV58 VLC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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