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NA08 VTJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 VTJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 74,760 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 60,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 57,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,761 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 55,761 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 54,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,863 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 52,863 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 35,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,948 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre shoing signs of deterioration

o/s/r tyre shoing signs of deterioration

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs pitted inner surfaces.

front lower ball joint gaiters slight grease leak

o/s rear tyre cut in tread.

rear tyres cracks in treads

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,570 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm-3mm of tread.

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

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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NA08 VTJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NA08 VTJ, 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 NA08 VTJ registered?

NA08 VTJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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