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WF58 AEL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,855 mi
Last recorded143,855 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 AEL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 143,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Hun rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 143,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Hun rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 143,049 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 141,985 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 141,985 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 136,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 127,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,728 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 72,833 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 68,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WF58 AEL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF58 AEL, 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 WF58 AEL registered?

WF58 AEL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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