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L20 VEA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,558 mi
Last recorded25,558 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 VEA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 25,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 25,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,387 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 24,387 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 23,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 22,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,767 miles

F/O/S tyre wall cut but no cords exposed

Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,711 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,456 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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L20 VEA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L20 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L20 VEA?

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What year was L20 VEA registered?

L20 VEA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L20 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 VEA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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