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OV08 VSY

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,667 mi
Last recorded133,667 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VSY
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 133,667 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframe heavily corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2025 133,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframe heavily corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion/ sills, backing sills

Pass 5 Dec 2023 125,637 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

SILLS/ BACKING SILLS/ UNDERBODY CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

sills, backing sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,659 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 116,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,063 miles

Central Shield corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,423 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,505 miles

parking brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,495 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,166 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

excessive hand brake travel.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 82,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

excessive hand brake travel.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,080 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,080 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,742 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,209 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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OV08 VSY is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 VSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV08 VSY registered?

OV08 VSY is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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