2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · WG08 SMV
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 63,500 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 SMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 63,500 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.
WG08 SMV 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 Auris (WG08 SMV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WG08 SMV Mileage History
- 29/01/202452,891 mi
- 17/01/202559,268 mi+6,377 mi
- 17/01/202559,268 mi
- 31/12/202563,500 mi+4,232 mi
- 08/01/202663,500 mi
Average of roughly 5,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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