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WU08 GNX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,784 mi
Last recorded172,784 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 GNX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 172,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 172,784 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 164,864 miles

Central Slight rattle from center silencer

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 155,972 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 144,621 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt obstructing centre belt also

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,304 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 131,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 126,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 126,541 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 126,541 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 109,181 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,926 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,589 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,220 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 57,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,695 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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WU08 GNX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WU08 GNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 GNX?

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What year was WU08 GNX registered?

WU08 GNX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 GNX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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