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PL08 GKU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GKU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 124,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 124,100 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,281 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tow bar corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 110,256 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

tow bar showing corrosion

Fail 30 May 2024 110,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

tow bar showing corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 104,013 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,629 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,401 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,822 miles

tow bar showing corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,882 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,007 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,408 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,202 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,435 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,228 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,034 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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PL08 GKU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL08 GKU, 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

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What year was PL08 GKU registered?

PL08 GKU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PL08 GKU safe to buy?

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