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GD08 DWF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,159 mi
Last recorded155,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DWF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 155,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 126,498 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 119,182 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 119,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,930 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 112,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 106,582 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,559 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,551 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,259 miles

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

Front brake pads are worn low.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,988 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion.

Offside rear brake pads low.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,959 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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GD08 DWF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue 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 GD08 DWF, 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 GD08 DWF registered?

GD08 DWF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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