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Toyota Prius

Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2008 · 1,497 cc

LP08 VCTMOT history

LP08 VCT is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LP08 VCT black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,525 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VCT was last recorded at 123,525 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2012: 36,817 miles, lower than 45,942 miles on 31 Oct 2011.

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
123,520 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,525 miles
  • 2025 – 118,320 miles
  • 2024 – 109,977 miles
  • 2023 – 99,068 miles
  • 2022 – 90,170 miles
  • 2021 – 81,269 miles
  • 2019 – 72,196 miles
  • 2018 – 69,046 miles
  • 2017 – 64,623 miles
  • 2016 – 59,877 miles
  • 2015 – 54,658 miles
  • 2014 – 47,760 miles
  • 2013 – 41,455 miles
  • 2012 – 36,817 miles
  • 2011 – 45,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,525 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,525 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,525 miles
    Test number
    886531025077
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail123,520 miles (+5,200)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,520 miles
    Test number
    837233575003
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass118,320 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,320 miles
    Test number
    498088633155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,318 miles (+8,341)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,318 miles
    Test number
    743003819397
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass109,977 miles (+10,909)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    716417874331
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass99,068 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,068 miles
    Test number
    698884377431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    875625217074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER BROKEN
  8. Fail90,170 miles (+8,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    843586998338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER BROKEN
  9. Pass81,269 miles (+9,073)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,269 miles
    Test number
    628879050920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,196 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    837618968370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,046 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    647163945760
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass64,623 miles (+4,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    259797971482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass59,877 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,877 miles
    Test number
    136149084947
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass54,658 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    869998985184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,760 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,760 miles
    Test number
    715881094164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,455 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    227987293186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,817 miles (-9,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    969835702302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,942 miles
    Test number
    356374101349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VCT

Does LP08 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VCT is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VCT?
The MOT on LP08 VCT is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VCT done?
LP08 VCT was recorded at 123,525 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has LP08 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VCT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 VCT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 VCT find?
LP08 VCT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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