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GL08 VCM

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VCM
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 131,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermittent (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 131,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermittent (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Undertray likely to become detached floor tray not fully secured (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,492 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,154 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,614 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

middle section exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,160 miles

middle section exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,542 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,077 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,118 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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GL08 VCM is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL08 VCM, 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 GL08 VCM registered?

GL08 VCM is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is GL08 VCM safe to buy?

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