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GU58 XJV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,255 mi
Last recorded138,255 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 XJV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 138,255 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn inner edge.

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative.

Offside Front Washer jet aim slightly poor.

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

Offside Rear Inner Cv gaiter slightly leaking grease.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted.

Fail 4 Oct 2025 138,252 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly worn inner edge.

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative.

Offside Front Washer jet aim slightly poor.

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

Offside Rear Inner Cv gaiter slightly leaking grease.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 136,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fog light insecure.

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,015 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,300 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inners slightly weeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 123,300 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inners slightly weeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters weeping

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 116,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters weeping

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,204 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,030 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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GU58 XJV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU58 XJV, 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 GU58 XJV registered?

GU58 XJV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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