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VK58 VMG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VMG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,799 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 82,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,859 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight perished inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slight pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,576 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 69,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm but perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,382 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 66,379 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,734 miles

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,759 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge 2mm

o/s/r tyre oter edge 3mm

small nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 30,784 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

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 VMG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VK58 VMG, 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 VK58 VMG registered?

VK58 VMG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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The MOT history for VK58 VMG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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