2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · VF57 GNN
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 207,215 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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VF57 GNN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 207,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF57 GNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (VF57 GNN) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”.
VF57 GNN Mileage History
- 31/01/201155,133 mi
- 27/01/201273,391 mi+18,258 mi
- 27/01/201273,391 mi
- 18/01/201396,387 mi+22,996 mi
- 18/01/201396,387 mi
- 30/01/2014110,391 mi+14,004 mi
- 30/01/2014110,393 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/2015117,012 mi+6,619 mi
- 12/01/2016126,305 mi+9,293 mi
- 26/01/2017135,235 mi+8,930 mi
- 25/01/2018145,478 mi+10,243 mi
- 23/01/2019156,684 mi+11,206 mi
- 29/01/2020168,192 mi+11,508 mi
- 02/02/2021170,005 mi+1,813 mi
- 31/01/2022176,537 mi+6,532 mi
- 25/01/2023184,182 mi+7,645 mi
- 01/02/2024192,909 mi+8,727 mi
- 28/01/2025200,061 mi+7,152 mi
- 28/01/2025200,061 mi
- 30/01/2026207,215 mi+7,154 mi
- 30/01/2026207,215 mi
Average of roughly 10,140 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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- MMT Gearbox Actuator FailureSerious
The automated manual (MMT) gearbox can suffer actuator and ECU faults, leaving the car stuck in neutral or unable to select gears - a known weak point on Mk2 Yaris automated models that often requires specialist repair.
- Water Pump LeakModerate
The water pump on the 1.0 and 1.33 petrol engines is a known failure point, often showing as pink crusty coolant residue around the pump and a dropping coolant level; left unchecked it can cause overheating.
- Rear Speed Sensor CorrosionModerate
The speed sensors in the rear wheel bearings are prone to corrosion, triggering ABS warnings.
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