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VK08 XWE

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,731 mi
Last recorded237,731 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XWE
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 237,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking, Starting To De Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 237,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking, Starting To De Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 212,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 199,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 198,908 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 182,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view fault in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 182,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view fault in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

possible hydraulic brake fluid leak concealed by under trays

Pass 4 May 2022 163,512 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 163,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 149,018 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 148,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 119,130 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Towbar corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 110,705 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 225-60-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,088 miles

Clutch pedal slightly high

Front tracking check

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tracking check

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 90,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,047 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

distortion evident offside front sprinf and shock

slight corrosion evident towbar wiring pins

Fail 29 May 2012 47,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

distortion evident offside front sprinf and shock

slight corrosion evident towbar wiring pins

Pass 27 May 2011 30,145 miles

unable to check certain areas due to undertray fitted

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 XWE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWE, 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.

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VK08 XWE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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