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RF57 VPW

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,025 mi
Last recorded83,025 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 VPW
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 83,025 miles

under side corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 79,185 miles

underside corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 74,531 miles

Central Front Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft bearing /mount deteriorating .with slight play present (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rod balljoint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear has x2 child seats present ()

vehicle under body and component's corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 67,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Various rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2022 64,368 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,491 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Both front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Both rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Both rear shock corroded and has a slight leak of oil

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer side wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2020 57,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 57,952 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to various underbody suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod badly worn

Fail 14 Feb 2019 55,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod badly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,292 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,549 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 47,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Linkage broken (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,670 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

hand brake near full travel

slight play at steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2016 42,670 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

hand brake near full travel

slight play at steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,638 miles

o/s/f wiper blade torn on edges

slight play on n/s/f trackrod

Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,027 miles

Slight movement from n/s track rod.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 25,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 20,866 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 VPW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 RF57 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

RF57 VPW is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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