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VK08 HVF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,070 mi
Last recorded118,070 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 HVF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 118,070 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 118,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front both sides sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,697 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 97,919 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance week advice adjustment or repair

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 97,919 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance week advice adjustment or repair

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,333 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,253 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 82,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,820 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,347 miles

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,341 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,053 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,571 miles

offside rear tyre (225-65-17) wearing on inside

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,416 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,468 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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VK08 HVF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK08 HVF, 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

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What year was VK08 HVF registered?

VK08 HVF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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