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VK58 EUJ

2008 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,743 mi
Last recorded88,743 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 EUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 88,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 85,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,588 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 79,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 72,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 71,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,604 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011

both front tyres wearing from inside to outside edge

front discs slightly lipped

rear disc osr fluctuating when applied

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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VK58 EUJ is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK58 EUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK58 EUJ registered?

VK58 EUJ is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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