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GY08 VXK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VXK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 117,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls and tread cracked and perished, heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls and tread cracked and perished, heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all wheel rims corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre outer sidewall damaged, sidewalls and tread cracked and perished, heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre outer sidewall damaged, sidewalls and tread cracked and perished, heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls and tread cracked and perished, heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls and tread cracked and perished, heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all wheel rims corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,687 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,687 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure warning light flashing

Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 86,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,210 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING & LAMP LENSE BROKEN

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,073 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE, SIDE WALLS WORN

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,073 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE, SIDE WALLS WORN

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,062 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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GY08 VXK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY08 VXK, 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 GY08 VXK registered?

GY08 VXK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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