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GV08 MWW

2008 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,772 mi
Last recorded133,772 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MWW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 133,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,808 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,418 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

off side fog light not working

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight knock on front

Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,120 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck pipes corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 96,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,842 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,918 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 MWW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MWW, 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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GV08 MWW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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