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VU08 JFA

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,046 mi
Last recorded85,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JFA
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 85,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 78,981 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 78,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 71,733 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 71,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,830 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,548 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 56,547 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,042 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 48,043 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 48,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,275 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 39,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,693 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,268 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 16,189 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 11,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 1 May 2012 6,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2011 1,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VU08 JFA is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VU08 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 JFA registered?

VU08 JFA is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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