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VX58 VGZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,284 mi
Last recorded112,284 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 VGZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,021 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 110,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,203 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 102,911 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,262 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,272 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,485 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,712 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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VX58 VGZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX58 VGZ, 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 VX58 VGZ registered?

VX58 VGZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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