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VA57 PVL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,266 mi
Last recorded183,266 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 PVL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 183,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 183,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 179,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 179,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 169,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near fail (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near fail (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 162,950 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,990 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 155,983 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 149,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER HAS BLOW FROM REAR SECTION. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 141,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 126,548 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 121,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,458 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,585 miles

offside steering arm slight play

slight corrosion to filler pipe.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,512 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,796 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,418 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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VA57 PVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA57 PVL, 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.

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What year was VA57 PVL registered?

VA57 PVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is VA57 PVL safe to buy?

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