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GU58 YVL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,807 mi
Last recorded140,807 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 140,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 123,092 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,507 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp aim low,but just meets minimum requirements

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever as little reserve travel

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension components mounting, prescribed areas have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,774 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 22 Aug 2019 95,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,589 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 86,582 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,340 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,919 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,398 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,386 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 YVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU58 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

GU58 YVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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