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RF08 VVD

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,786 mi
Last recorded174,786 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 VVD
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 174,786 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 174,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 162,797 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim loose

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most suspension arm, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 162,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch, sill end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch, sill end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached center exhaust flange excessive corrosion, connecting to rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim loose

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most suspension arm, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 151,601 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 151,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,313 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 142,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts in the tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 122,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,711 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2019 104,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,153 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front shock absorber cover split

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 18 Jun 2014 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front shock absorber cover split

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,981 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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RF08 VVD is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF08 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

RF08 VVD is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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