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VU08 JDO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JDO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 106,850 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,089 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 93,089 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,766 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,450 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,201 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 25,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,270 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking

slight cracking front tyre walls

Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,425 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 21,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 20,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 18,625 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 16,095 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)

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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VU08 JDO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU08 JDO, 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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What year was VU08 JDO registered?

VU08 JDO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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