2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · LO08 VRL
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 272,174 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 VRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 272,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 VRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Prius (LO08 VRL) between March 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
LO08 VRL Mileage History
- 20/03/2023274,737 mi
- 18/01/2024296,460 mi+21,723 mi
- 19/01/2024296,462 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/2025272,174 mi-24,288 mi
- 29/01/2025272,174 mi
Average of roughly -1,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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