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Toyota Prius

Black · Electric · 2008 · 1,497 cc

LP08 VGDMOT history

LP08 VGD is a black electric Toyota Prius first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LP08 VGD black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,749 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VGD was last recorded at 160,749 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 17,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,211 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17,538 miles
Average per year
9,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,749 miles
  • 2025 – 143,211 miles
  • 2024 – 132,865 miles
  • 2023 – 128,009 miles
  • 2022 – 122,299 miles
  • 2021 – 115,262 miles
  • 2020 – 107,028 miles
  • 2019 – 96,155 miles
  • 2018 – 84,472 miles
  • 2017 – 72,490 miles
  • 2016 – 69,850 miles
  • 2015 – 63,721 miles
  • 2014 – 57,060 miles
  • 2013 – 42,158 miles
  • 2012 – 32,182 miles
  • 2011 – 18,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,749 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General corrosion noted around rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16''

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,749 miles (+17,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,749 miles
    Test number
    989881020625
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass143,211 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,211 miles
    Test number
    537525109874
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail143,211 miles (+10,346)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,211 miles
    Test number
    974980668214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass132,865 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,865 miles
    Test number
    203946163152
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noted around rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail132,865 miles (+4,856)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,865 miles
    Test number
    716574077181
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noted around rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass128,009 miles (+5,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,009 miles
    Test number
    709970679079
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside (also obstructing centre belt inspection)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly hazy
  7. Pass122,299 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    833895660479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,290 miles (+7,028)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    426270770834
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMany different areas of age related corrosion developing
  9. Pass115,262 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    210588962700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,028 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    417317372722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,841 miles (+1,387)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    247550929403
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  12. Fail105,454 miles (+9,299)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    918994087841
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  13. Pass96,155 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    896229094197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail96,155 miles (+11,683)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    739324455437
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass84,472 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    450031257883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    146328246187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,490 miles (+2,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    745911090020
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass69,850 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    762638321372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,721 miles (+6,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    668655905244
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass57,060 miles (+14,902)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,060 miles
    Test number
    489896104292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,158 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    326252513270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,182 miles (+13,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,182 miles
    Test number
    676302212250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,307 miles
    Test number
    679860921271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VGD

Does LP08 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VGD is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VGD?
The MOT on LP08 VGD is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VGD done?
LP08 VGD was recorded at 160,749 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,480 miles a year.
Has LP08 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VGD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 VGD 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 VGD find?
LP08 VGD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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