2008 TOYOTA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- TOYOTA
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1296 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 September 2026 (83 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,290 mi
AI verdict AVOID 38/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Toyota has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 12,290 miles. While it has a valid MOT now, the unexplained absence of records for nearly a decade is a significant red flag.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 3,386 miles/year, with a significant 2022 MOT gap and inconsistent readings that cannot be verified.
Things to check
- Complete 8-year MOT history gap (2014–2022) — no records for nearly a decade.
- First MOT test on 2011-12-16 recorded 12,290 miles, but no subsequent tests until 2012-12-14.
- Mileage trajectory is highly inconsistent, with suspiciously low annual usage (3,386 mi/yr) and unexplained gaps.
- Four DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded across multiple tests (Aug 2019, Aug 2021, Aug 2023) — recurring safety concern.
Working in its favour
- Current valid MOT until 2026-09-05, indicating it is roadworthy now.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current maintenance is acceptable.
- Consistent low annual mileage (3,386 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- Toyota models, especially the 2008 generation, are known for their long-term reliability and durability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | PASS | 12,290 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2012 | FAIL | 13,927 mi |
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 13,927 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 15,509 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 17,094 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 17,739 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 20,472 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 25,566 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 27,481 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 27,482 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 33,804 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 39,775 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 46,310 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 46,310 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 53,281 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
|
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 53,307 mi |
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak heavy (8.2.1.2 (d)) MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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| Sep 2023 | PASS | 53,307 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 56,280 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 59,882 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF58 OJN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.