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WG08 YVJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,385 mi
Last recorded69,385 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YVJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,385 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 68,475 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 68,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely - NS/OS (1.2.1 (c))

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,506 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly - NS/OS (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 64,455 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - fading characters (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 64,455 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively - Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - fading characters (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,581 miles

- Chassis and suspension components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Curling towards ends with fade across digits (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 62,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine - Opacity 2.60avg - MAX 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

- Chassis and suspension components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Curling towards ends with fade across digits (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,304 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 61,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower Undertrays fitted impeding inspection to subscribed areas

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to oxidize across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,505 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake Percentage Lower On O/S 235-70

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,182 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake discs are pitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,408 miles

Front discs slightly pitted and corroded

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

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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WG08 YVJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG08 YVJ, 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 WG08 YVJ registered?

WG08 YVJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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