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VK08 OLU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,885 mi
Last recorded101,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,784 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint gaiters cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,280 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,125 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 85,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,572 miles

advise both rear shocker absorber casings are corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 68,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

advise both rear shocker absorber casings are corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise power steering pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,055 miles

advise rear shocker absorber casing are starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise rear shocker absorber casing are starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,447 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,024 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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VK08 OLU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 OLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 OLU registered?

VK08 OLU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is VK08 OLU safe to buy?

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