
Toyota Prius
Silver · Electric · 2008 · 1,497 cc
LP08 GCUMOT history
LP08 GCU is a silver electric Toyota Prius first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 280,381 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 280,381 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 19,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 GCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Prius
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine size
- 1,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 GCU was last recorded at 280,381 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 4,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 275,678 miles · 13 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,703 miles
- Average per year
- 19,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 280,381 miles
- 2022 – 275,678 miles
- 2021 – 271,963 miles
- 2020 – 257,207 miles
- 2019 – 231,408 miles
- 2018 – 189,359 miles
- 2017 – 153,754 miles
- 2016 – 121,226 miles
- 2015 – 97,232 miles
- 2014 – 69,809 miles
- 2013 – 56,521 miles
- 2012 – 48,402 miles
- 2011 – 39,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass280,381 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 280,381 miles
- Test number
- 337657731376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass275,678 miles (+3,715)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 275,678 miles
- Test number
- 387467885538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass271,963 miles (+14,756)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 271,963 miles
- Test number
- 755165217638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,207 miles (+776)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 257,207 miles
- Test number
- 811736773289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,431 miles (+25,023)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,431 miles
- Test number
- 191798638280
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Pass231,408 miles (+42,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 231,408 miles
- Test number
- 745503331546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,359 miles (+91)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 189,359 miles
- Test number
- 140350702725
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail189,268 miles (+35,514)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,268 miles
- Test number
- 441557903422
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass153,754 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 153,754 miles
- Test number
- 752941869711
- AdvisoryFront both front arm bushes filled with grease
Fail153,740 miles (+32,514)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,740 miles
- Test number
- 865860189531
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront both front arm bushes filled with grease
Pass121,226 miles (+23,994)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 121,226 miles
- Test number
- 579301806265
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,232 miles (+27,423)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 97,232 miles
- Test number
- 606686670476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,809 miles (+4,827)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,809 miles
- Test number
- 429590554371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,982 miles (+8,461)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,982 miles
- Test number
- 178263584127
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass56,521 miles (+8,119)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,521 miles
- Test number
- 326318463130
- NoteFront brake discs worn & corroded, front brake pads low. rear brake discs corroded & rear brake pads scored. front brake imbalance high
Pass48,402 miles (+8,830)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 48,402 miles
- Test number
- 318628962137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,572 miles
- Test number
- 227912671449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 GCU
- Does LP08 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 GCU expired on 15 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 GCU?
- The MOT on LP08 GCU expired on 15 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 GCU done?
- LP08 GCU was recorded at 280,381 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 19,335 miles a year.
- Has LP08 GCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 GCU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LP08 GCU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LP08 GCU find?
- LP08 GCU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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