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VK08 RCU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RCU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 39,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 34,363 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 34,363 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 33,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 31,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,151 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 14,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 9,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,652 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,496 miles

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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VK08 RCU 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 85%.

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 VK08 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 RCU registered?

VK08 RCU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is VK08 RCU safe to buy?

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