2008 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · FP08 VJN
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2008. Recorded mileage 117,246 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP08 VJN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 117,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 VJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Avensis (FP08 VJN) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
FP08 VJN Mileage History
- 15/04/2026117,246 mi
- 15/04/2026117,246 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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