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VLZ 5123

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 5123
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 96,042 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,971 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 95,527 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 94,797 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,908 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,445 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 75,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,618 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,681 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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VLZ 5123 is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLZ 5123, 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

How do I check the history of VLZ 5123?

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What year was VLZ 5123 registered?

VLZ 5123 is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is VLZ 5123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 5123 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 5123 have outstanding finance?

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