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DA08 VYG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,936 mi
Last recorded65,936 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VYG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has alot of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 62,353 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower bushes perished... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f tyre has signs of wearing outer edge

parking brake lever high only just passed criteria at 17% may require adjustment ...

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 56,923 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 56,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush starting to perished & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sills surface rust

Fail 26 Oct 2021 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush starting to perished & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sills surface rust

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. Further inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 52,962 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears. Brake inspection strongly advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,966 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,109 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

OSF, NSF and NSR tyre perishing on inside tread

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,159 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,098 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 22,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,135 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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DA08 VYG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 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 Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA08 VYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA08 VYG registered?

DA08 VYG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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