2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · VO59 VCW
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 09 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 163,446 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO59 VCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2024
- 163,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO59 VCW 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 2009 Toyota Prius (VO59 VCW) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VO59 VCW Mileage History
- 23/02/2022130,221 mi
- 23/02/2023150,057 mi+19,836 mi
- 23/02/2023150,057 mi
- 22/02/2024163,446 mi+13,389 mi
- 22/02/2024163,446 mi
Average of roughly 16,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Prius Mk3 (XW30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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