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WU58 VRV

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

264,005 mi
Last recorded264,005 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 VRV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 264,005 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 264,005 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 260,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 252,551 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 230,448 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 213,643 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 202,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 190,354 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 190,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 166,022 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 139,803 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,656 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,383 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 46,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,199 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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WU58 VRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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 WU58 VRV, 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 WU58 VRV registered?

WU58 VRV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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