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VO08 NXX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,260 mi
Last recorded155,260 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 NXX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 155,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,525 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some

Pass 30 Mar 2023 132,860 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside body covers obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2022 125,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 41,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,777 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))

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))

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

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))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,779 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 72,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,592 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,508 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,969 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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VO08 NXX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO08 NXX, 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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VO08 NXX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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