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VU08 XLK

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XLK
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,149 miles

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

front numberplate needs replacing

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2024 124,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 122,041 miles

both front track rod end boots split

exhaust middle pipe corroded

both front drop links

Pass 13 Aug 2022 119,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,337 miles

rear shocks corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,512 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 111,771 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 111,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 109,482 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 106,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 102,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,078 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,362 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,657 miles

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 XLK is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLK, 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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What year was VU08 XLK registered?

VU08 XLK is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 XLK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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