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VE08 HLW

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,035 mi
Last recorded74,035 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HLW
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge clopse to limit , cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,173 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,589 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 54,114 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 May 2019 54,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 May 2018 53,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 52,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 52,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 39,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 15,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 8,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 8,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 4,050 miles

slight wear and discolouration to front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2011 2,282 miles

some discolouration and corrosion to inner sides of front brake discs

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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VE08 HLW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE08 HLW, 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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What year was VE08 HLW registered?

VE08 HLW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is VE08 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 HLW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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