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GL57 VNH

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,864 mi
Last recorded116,864 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VNH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

corrosion to nearside front suspension coil spring

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 26 Feb 2025 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to nearside front suspension coil spring

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

Fail 26 Feb 2025 110,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to nearside front suspension coil spring

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,494 miles

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

exhaust noisy

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

Fail 29 Feb 2024 108,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

exhaust noisy

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,932 miles

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

exhaust noisy

exhaust system corroded

minor stone chips front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,986 miles

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

exhaust noisy

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

perishing to nearside rear tyre valve

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen has minor stone chips

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,102 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,135 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,644 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 73,902 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,528 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,295 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,505 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 55,503 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,360 miles

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

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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GL57 VNH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL57 VNH, 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 GL57 VNH registered?

GL57 VNH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is GL57 VNH safe to buy?

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