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WV08 RVK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 RVK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 105,111 miles

fuel tank heat shield corroded /broken

Fail 16 Feb 2026 105,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

fuel tank heat shield corroded /broken

Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,614 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

osr brake binding slightly and squeaking when rotated

under side coated with underseal

Fail 12 Feb 2025 101,614 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

osr brake binding slightly and squeaking when rotated

under side coated with underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,112 miles

Emissions only just met

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,383 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 70,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nsr brake discs discoulored

nsr brake pads appear to be low

nsr wheel bearing not fully tested

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,101 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 37,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,450 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,711 miles

small cut inner edge nsf tyre

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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WV08 RVK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 RVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 RVK registered?

WV08 RVK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is WV08 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 RVK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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