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WV58 GVD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GVD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,250 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush de-laminated and grinding into the suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 101,250 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective UV damage (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective UV damage (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush de-laminated and grinding into the suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing trerad area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 83,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 83,033 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 77,889 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 77,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2019 72,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 53,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,944 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,530 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 25,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,677 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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WV58 GVD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV58 GVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV58 GVD registered?

WV58 GVD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is WV58 GVD safe to buy?

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