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WU08 ZXL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,631 mi
Last recorded85,631 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZXL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,631 miles

HAND BREAK TRAVEL HIGH BUT STILL HAS SOME RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X4 TYRES 225/65/17 GOODYEAR 102H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 82,570 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 82,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 78,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,794 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,195 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 ZXL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WU08 ZXL, 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

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What year was WU08 ZXL registered?

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

Is WU08 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 ZXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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