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WJ58 CYG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,392 mi
Last recorded168,392 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 CYG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 168,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 163,008 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 163,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,882 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 145,322 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 145,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 133,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 115,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018
Pass 21 Oct 2017 87,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,402 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,435 miles

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

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

both rear light units have water ingress

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 47,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,586 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,810 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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WJ58 CYG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ58 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ58 CYG?

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What year was WJ58 CYG registered?

WJ58 CYG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is WJ58 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 CYG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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