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VU58 SVW

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,598 mi
Last recorded87,598 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,598 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 87,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,757 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded, including inner sills, rear subframe and mounting points

fuel neck pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,468 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Underside corroded.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Sill damaged integrity not compromised

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,332 miles

Nearside Rear Sill damaged integrity not compromised

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,267 miles

Nearside Sill damaged integrity not compromised

Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Sill damaged integrity not compromised

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,368 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Sill damaged integrity not compromised

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,699 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,605 miles

coolant low

exhaust system corroded

water pump weaping

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,165 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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VU58 SVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VU58 SVW, 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 VU58 SVW registered?

VU58 SVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 SVW 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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