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GY08 VAE

2008 Lexus RX350

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,145 mi
Last recorded155,145 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VAE
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 155,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 152,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 147,585 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 143,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 134,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,506 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 125,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,721 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 108,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 77,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,660 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 63,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 53,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 53,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 41,689 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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GY08 VAE is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 68,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 VAE registered?

GY08 VAE is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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