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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,497 cc

LP08 VFYMOT history

LP08 VFY is a black petrol Toyota Prius first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 288,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

LP08 VFY black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
288,905 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
20,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VFY was last recorded at 288,905 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 9,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
279,553 miles · 24 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
9,352 miles
Average per year
20,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 288,905 miles
  • 2022 – 279,553 miles
  • 2021 – 266,779 miles
  • 2020 – 254,478 miles
  • 2019 – 241,496 miles
  • 2018 – 229,996 miles
  • 2017 – 218,345 miles
  • 2016 – 178,038 miles
  • 2015 – 144,590 miles
  • 2014 – 99,374 miles
  • 2013 – 53,705 miles
  • 2012 – 45,702 miles
  • 2011 – 34,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,905 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    288,905 miles
    Test number
    772263215317
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail288,905 miles (+9,352)3 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,905 miles
    Test number
    978271146625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass279,553 miles (+12,774)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    279,553 miles
    Test number
    169516231491
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass266,779 miles (+12,301)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    266,779 miles
    Test number
    117333938923
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass254,478 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    254,478 miles
    Test number
    742966691211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass241,496 miles (+11,500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    241,496 miles
    Test number
    418596321915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass229,996 miles (+11,651)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    229,996 miles
    Test number
    602998479774
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass218,345 miles (+40,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    218,345 miles
    Test number
    787772506094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass178,038 miles (+33,448)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,038 miles
    Test number
    415292874868
    • AdvisoryEMISSION NOT TESTED HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass144,590 miles (+45,216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,590 miles
    Test number
    287913175489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,374 miles (+45,669)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    279438874466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,705 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    747880773137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,160 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,160 miles
    Test number
    249204343122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,155 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    427871973022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail52,155 miles (+6,453)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    615101573065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass45,702 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    349759572168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,089 miles
    Test number
    285064371493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VFY

Does LP08 VFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 VFY expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VFY?
The MOT on LP08 VFY expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 VFY done?
LP08 VFY was recorded at 288,905 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 20,650 miles a year.
Has LP08 VFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VFY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 VFY 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 VFY find?
LP08 VFY passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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