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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 2231 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 November 2026 (158 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,430 mi
AI verdict AVOID 43/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 33,430 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,652 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake failure recorded on 2014-11-11, indicating a serious safety concern.
- Recurring suspension advisories and failures, including a major failure on 2023-11-14, suggest ongoing structural wear.
- Recurring bodywork corrosion advisories across 5 tests, including a major failure on 2023-11-14, point to significant underlying rust.
- The vehicle is 18 years old, which, combined with the recurring issues, presents a high risk of hidden mechanical and safety problems.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-11-20, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
- Mileage is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,652 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good overall safety features for its age.
- The vehicle has a consistent service history, with no major gaps in its MOT record.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 33,430 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 40,852 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 50,852 mi |
USER ENTERED o/s/f,n/s/f & n/s/r tyres 3mm USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 60,779 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished
|
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 72,287 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3) ADVISORY engine covers fitted ADVISORY undertrays fitted ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 72,287 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers fitted ADVISORY undertrays fitted ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Nov 2016 | FAIL | 83,456 mi |
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY engine covers fitted obscuring some components ADVISORY undertrays fitted obscuring some components FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 83,463 mi |
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY engine covers fitted obscuring some components ADVISORY undertrays fitted obscuring some components ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 90,986 mi |
ADVISORY Engine covers & under trays fitted
|
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 97,426 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Undertrays fitted MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 97,427 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 106,257 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 111,794 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 117,265 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted ADVISORY some under body corrosion ADVISORY suspension components have visible corrosion
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 123,666 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY under tray fitted ADVISORY under body corrosion
|
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 134,095 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY chassis coated in underseal ADVISORY offside rear sill damaged
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 134,099 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY chassis coated in underseal ADVISORY offside rear sill damaged
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| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 142,958 mi |
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY exhaust heat shield insecure ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main coated in grease (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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| Nov 2024 | PASS | 142,971 mi |
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main coated in grease (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 154,851 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main towards rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY exhaust heat shield insecure ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG58 PBV, 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.