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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,497 cc

LO08 VRLMOT history

LO08 VRL is a blue petrol Toyota Prius first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 282,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LO08 VRL blue Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
282,278 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 VRL was last recorded at 282,278 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 10,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2020: 216,578 miles, lower than 293,895 miles on 9 Jan 2018.
  • 28 Jan 2025: 272,174 miles, lower than 296,462 miles on 19 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
272,174 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,104 miles
Average per year
11,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 282,278 miles
  • 2025 – 272,174 miles
  • 2024 – 296,462 miles
  • 2023 – 274,737 miles
  • 2022 – 245,288 miles
  • 2021 – 233,116 miles
  • 2020 – 216,580 miles
  • 2018 – 293,895 miles
  • 2017 – 257,729 miles
  • 2011 – 100,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass282,278 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    282,278 miles
    Test number
    341983969037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass272,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    272,174 miles
    Test number
    339221063759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail272,174 miles (-24,288)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,174 miles
    Test number
    581485127933
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  4. Pass296,462 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    296,462 miles
    Test number
    522357350666
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail296,460 miles (+21,723)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,460 miles
    Test number
    235437171034
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass274,737 miles (+29,449)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    274,737 miles
    Test number
    874361920253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass245,288 miles (+12,172)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    245,288 miles
    Test number
    476326800532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass233,116 miles (+16,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    233,116 miles
    Test number
    531112139543
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass216,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    216,580 miles
    Test number
    367462986315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail216,578 miles (-77,317)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,578 miles
    Test number
    584269818704
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass293,895 miles (+36,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    293,895 miles
    Test number
    416221435208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass257,729 miles (+157,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    257,729 miles
    Test number
    471516575672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Fail100,457 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    467665671170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

  14. Pass100,457 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    636845071170
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

Questions about LO08 VRL

Does LO08 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 VRL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VRL?
The MOT on LO08 VRL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 VRL done?
LO08 VRL was recorded at 282,278 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 11,874 miles a year.
Has LO08 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VRL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 VRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO08 VRL find?
LO08 VRL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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