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WF08 UML

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,836 mi
Last recorded169,836 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 UML
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 169,836 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking rubber bush (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension knocking noise

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 159,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 144,669 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 144,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,811 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 135,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 101,892 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate

Front brakes getting low/discs in poor condition

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,469 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 81,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 76,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 70,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 50,154 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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WF08 UML is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WF08 UML, 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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WF08 UML is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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