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VK08 KMU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,905 mi
Last recorded153,905 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KMU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 153,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,753 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 145,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 135,204 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 9 Dec 2021 135,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,890 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,229 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,891 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,597 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,057 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,976 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,368 miles

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,481 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 KMU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK08 KMU, 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 VK08 KMU registered?

VK08 KMU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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