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FD08 VLY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,682 mi
Last recorded170,682 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VLY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 170,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 165,527 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 156,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 146,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 134,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 127,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,427 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,117 miles

Advise o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

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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FD08 VLY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD08 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD08 VLY registered?

FD08 VLY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is FD08 VLY safe to buy?

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