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VU08 BUV

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BUV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 94,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn tread 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn tread 2.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,439 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 85,256 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,673 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 80,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,981 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section rear mount, flange to rear silencer corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,981 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section rear mount, flange to rear silencer corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,474 miles

centre exhaust section corroded on flange to rear silencer

slight condensation o/s/r lamp cluster

Fail 5 Aug 2019 73,474 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroded on flange to rear silencer

slight condensation o/s/r lamp cluster

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,908 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,944 miles

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

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

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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VU08 BUV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU08 BUV, 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 VU08 BUV registered?

VU08 BUV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is VU08 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 BUV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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