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VO08 GUX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,258 mi
Last recorded205,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 GUX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 205,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 205,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 183,458 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (Misty) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shocks/Coil spring) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (Misty) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shocks/Coil spring) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-Axle frame corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 183,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (Misty) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shocks/Coil spring) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (Misty) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shocks/Coil spring) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-Axle frame corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 166,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 166,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 142,752 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-axle corroded

Fail 18 May 2023 141,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bracket holder area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (Bush Deteriorated worn out) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (Bush Deteriorated worn out) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Track-Rod-End Ball joint castle nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2022 116,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhuast bracket holder area leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle frame (Corroded)

Fail 21 May 2022 116,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhuast bracket holder area leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle frame (Corroded)

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,488 miles

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

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

Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2021 85,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,490 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,863 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,863 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,072 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 25 Feb 2016 54,142 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,141 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,275 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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VO08 GUX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 VO08 GUX, 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.

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VO08 GUX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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