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2008 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · GV08 XAO

GV08 XAO

2008 Toyota Corolla (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 158,353 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
2008 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/10/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
158,353 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/10/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2231cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. The MOT conducted on October 7, 2022 at 158,353 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows previous failures in 2020 and 2021, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest the owner was proactive in rectifying identified faults to maintain legal compliance. At 158,353 miles over 18 years, the Corolla has averaged approximately 8,800 miles per year. This figure aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family car of this age. The interval between October 2021 and October 2022 shows an accumulation of 12,285 miles, suggesting consistent annual use rather than long periods of തന്നെ. However, since the last recorded MOT was nearly three and a half years ago as of June 2026, the vehicle is significantly overdue and the current state of its mechanical components is not verified by the DVSA database. The recorded failures in 2020 and 2021 indicate that the vehicle required immediate attention to pass testing on those occasions. Because the most recent data is so old, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear mounting points. Given the age and mileage, close attention should be paid to suspension bushes for perished rubber components and the condition of the brake calipers to ensure no significant binding or excessive wear has occurred since the 2022 test.

GV08 XAO Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
  • 158,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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GV08 XAO Mileage History

  1. 04/10/2021146,063 mi
  2. 05/10/2021146,068 mi+5 mi
  3. 07/10/2022158,353 mi+12,285 mi

Average of roughly 12,195 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

GV08 XAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Corolla (GV08 XAO) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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