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WV08 OLM

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,165 mi
Last recorded145,165 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 OLM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2026 145,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,043 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 136,043 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 121,436 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 112,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,918 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,845 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer walls

Fail 12 Feb 2021 75,866 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside offside not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer walls

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion present

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,144 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,144 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing one of two buckles missing (possibly hidden under seat?) (5.1.1)

centre /rear heat sheild insecure fouling exhaust.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,382 miles

both rear tyres worn close on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,695 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2012 33,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,391 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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WV08 OLM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV08 OLM, 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 WV08 OLM registered?

WV08 OLM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is WV08 OLM safe to buy?

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