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VU58 SVP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,611 mi
Last recorded49,611 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 SVP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 49,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 48,471 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,591 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 44,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 43,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,084 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,232 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

inner edges of both rear tyres wearing

small hole and cut in neearside rear tyre but not to cords

some slight wear and disolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2013 21,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2012 17,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,819 miles

discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,701 miles

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

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

discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

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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VU58 SVP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU58 SVP, 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 VU58 SVP registered?

VU58 SVP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is VU58 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 SVP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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