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VK58 SFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,635 mi
Last recorded129,635 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 SFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 129,635 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 129,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm + inner and outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 110,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,296 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,741 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 90,741 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,612 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,611 miles

Central Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,363 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 75,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,753 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,753 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,982 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 49,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 32,929 miles

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 18 Dec 2013 26,813 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,198 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 9,810 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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VK58 SFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK58 SFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK58 SFU registered?

VK58 SFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is VK58 SFU safe to buy?

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