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VA08 EPP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 EPP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 122,644 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 122,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 116,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 112,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,089 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 111,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,635 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,635 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 98,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,656 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,814 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 40,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,454 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 34,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,388 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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VA08 EPP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VA08 EPP, 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

How do I check the history of VA08 EPP?

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What year was VA08 EPP registered?

VA08 EPP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is VA08 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 EPP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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