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WF08 YJW

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 YJW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 115,082 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker protector missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and perished

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Apr 2025 110,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres cracked in tread lines close to bars

shocker protectors deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2024 104,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

shocker protectors deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2023 98,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

shocker protectors deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2022 92,476 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes de bonding perished/rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front and both rear shocker protectors in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2022 92,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes de bonding perished/rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side front proctor missing /others in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2021 85,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 85,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2020 81,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 76,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 56,029 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 56,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,211 miles

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

Pitting on front 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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WF08 YJW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YJW, 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 WF08 YJW registered?

WF08 YJW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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