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VE08 YLS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YLS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,239 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,225 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 51,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,532 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 46,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,677 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 30,106 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,106 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,047 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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VE08 YLS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VE08 YLS, 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 VE08 YLS registered?

VE08 YLS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is VE08 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 YLS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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