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DK08 VPJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 156,168 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both inner tie rods have slight play

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 146,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack end play

Fail 30 Jul 2025 146,316 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack end play

Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 133,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear level sensor link seized and unclipped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and distorting inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and top mount bearing slightly rough (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge showing wear and distorting inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 123,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill and sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking from seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and top mount bearing slightly rough (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge showing wear and distorting inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2021 90,589 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres showing wear near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 78,843 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 78,843 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre to rear joint excessively corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,728 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system to rear box joint corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,791 miles

Drivers wiper smearing but not effecting the view of the road

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,254 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 42,231 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,981 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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DK08 VPJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK08 VPJ registered?

DK08 VPJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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