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HJ58 VMA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,092 mi
Last recorded178,092 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VMA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 178,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 178,087 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated as marked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 163,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 150,315 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,045 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 135,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,533 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 110,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,566 miles

Front discs corroded inner face

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,286 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 100,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,347 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,976 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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HJ58 VMA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ58 VMA, 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 HJ58 VMA registered?

HJ58 VMA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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