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RF57 VGC

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,137 mi
Last recorded178,137 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 178,137 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 178,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 174,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 174,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2024 158,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 158,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 154,822 miles

ADVISE BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE TRACK ROD BOOT CRACKING

Fail 18 Jul 2023 154,822 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

ADVISE OSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT N/W

ADVISE TRACK ROD BOOT CRACKING

Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,045 miles

ADVISE BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE BOTH FRONT STRUT BOOTS SPLIT

ADVISE NSF WIPER SPLIT

ADVISE TAILGATE LATCH LOOSE

Fail 5 Aug 2022 149,045 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

ADVISE BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE BOTH FRONT STRUT BOOTS SPLIT

ADVISE NSF WIPER SPLIT

ADVISE TAILGATE LATCH LOOSE

Pass 15 Jul 2021 145,987 miles

Nearside Front LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

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

Nearside Rear DROP LINK WORN

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Offside Front LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

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

Offside Rear DROP LINK WORN

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 145,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

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

Nearside Rear DROP LINK WORN

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Offside Front LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

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

Offside Rear DROP LINK WORN

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 142,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

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

Offside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN

Pass 15 Apr 2019 139,650 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 139,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 135,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 127,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 122,662 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 122,662 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 114,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,499 miles

Bearing noise on AUX belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake high but not to stop

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,045 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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RF57 VGC is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RF57 VGC, 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 RF57 VGC registered?

RF57 VGC is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is RF57 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 VGC shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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