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VA08 TWX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 TWX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,654 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,231 miles

Central Rear travel hand brake

Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,231 miles

Central Rear travel hand brake

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,463 miles

Front suspension subframe rusting

rear spring mounting rubbers split o/s n/s

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,350 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, back bush (2.4.G.2)

service brake peddle has travel (feels very soft)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,816 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on the inner edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing heavily on the inner edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear seat belt slow at retracting last part

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear seat belt slow at retracting last part

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,798 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 53,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs corroded and worn

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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VA08 TWX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,541 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 Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA08 TWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA08 TWX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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