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WU58 MVT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,495 mi
Last recorded129,495 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 MVT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,495 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

water in both rear light units

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Oct 2025 129,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

water in both rear light units

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,490 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,490 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 113,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear cables worn through outer casing,both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 113,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch insecure and rubbing on wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened excessive corroded around rear bottom bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch won't operate everytime and have to play around with it to activate fog lamp (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe running on tank straps (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear cables worn through outer casing,both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,304 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 83,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear behind arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp has water inside

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,321 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged allowing water ingress

offside front tyre has deep cracks in inner and outer edge. Cords not visible at time of test

rear brake pipes corroded in rear arches. Greased

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges of tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,417 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,417 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,727 miles

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

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,770 miles

crack in nsr lamp unit

Fail 28 Aug 2012 51,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

crack in nsr lamp unit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,829 miles

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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WU58 MVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU58 MVT, 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.

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What year was WU58 MVT registered?

WU58 MVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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