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GV08 MUO

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,089 mi
Last recorded137,089 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MUO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,089 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,734 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 126,734 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

charging fault

Pass 1 Jun 2023 119,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2023 119,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 108,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 95,701 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,701 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,490 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,084 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,077 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,744 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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GV08 MUO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 GV08 MUO, 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 GV08 MUO registered?

GV08 MUO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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