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RF08 VTW

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,040 mi
Last recorded185,040 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 VTW
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 185,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 185,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 164,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 151,098 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 149,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,041 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 124,041 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 110,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,903 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,066 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,255 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,255 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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RF08 VTW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF08 VTW, 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 RF08 VTW registered?

RF08 VTW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is RF08 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 VTW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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