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VE08 YLP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YLP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,090 miles

front subframe corroded

n/s/f shock damp

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2025 127,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

n/s/f shock damp

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 117,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,684 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 112,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2021 106,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,056 miles

Advise towing socket cap faulty

Fail 5 Aug 2020 103,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,3 1/m (8.2.2.2 (b))

Advise towing socket cap faulty

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,423 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 96,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,330 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,282 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads 90% worn and discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads 75% worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads 90% worn and discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 42,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,344 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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VE08 YLP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE08 YLP, 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 VE08 YLP registered?

VE08 YLP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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