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WU08 VVM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,571 mi
Last recorded117,571 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VVM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,571 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,110 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 78,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,873 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,535 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,126 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,664 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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WU08 VVM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WU08 VVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 VVM?

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What year was WU08 VVM registered?

WU08 VVM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VVM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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