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WG57 YSK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,633 mi
Last recorded198,633 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 YSK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 198,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front top mounts corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

handbrake travel

rear suspension components and chassis corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 192,182 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 181,450 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 170,007 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAM RUSTY

Pass 13 Sep 2021 162,927 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 162,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 146,701 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 146,226 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,501 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler tube corroded and repaired

Fail 14 Sep 2018 114,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler tube corroded and repaired

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,647 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,852 miles

front brake discs poor

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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WG57 YSK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG57 YSK, 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 WG57 YSK registered?

WG57 YSK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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