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VN08 XDF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,118 mi
Last recorded177,118 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 XDF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 177,118 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated [filler neck] (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 177,105 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault comes on when braking hard (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated [filler neck] (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour [should be white] (4.2.3 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 21 Oct 2021 170,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 167,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 167,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 160,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 155,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 144,568 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 144,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing link arm broken (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,560 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,560 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 102,286 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 21 Oct 2014 84,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,561 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall NOT showing cords

Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall NOT showing cords

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN08 XDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN08 XDF, 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 VN08 XDF registered?

VN08 XDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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