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VN08 ZWG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,416 mi
Last recorded135,416 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ZWG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 135,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 133,518 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire near the fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,339 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 117,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake wear light on dashboard

Pass 16 Dec 2023 101,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low oil level

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 89,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,337 miles

Nearside front unevenly worn thin on shoulders -195/55 r16 V

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 75,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,371 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,056 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,691 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,691 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats on rear adult seat

Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats on rear adult seat

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,983 miles

child seat on o/s/r seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,904 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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VN08 ZWG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 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 Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 ZWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN08 ZWG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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