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FL08 VZY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VZY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,199 miles

Both sides inner sills slightly corroded but not affecting its strength

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,741 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R and N/S/R full length sills corroded but not likely causing or projection

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 111,741 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R and N/S/R full length sills corroded but not likely causing or projection

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n//sr and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 99,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 94,352 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,579 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,727 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails and rear inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,337 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,028 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on edges

front o/s tyre worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak worn (2.7.3)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on edges

front o/s tyre worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,022 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,696 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

small chip in centre windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,355 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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FL08 VZY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 VZY, 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 FL08 VZY registered?

FL08 VZY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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