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WV08 VAE

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VAE
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,434 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly perishing, slightly more mevement offside but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Severely cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Both rear lower coil mounts slightly corroding

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,896 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,650 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,363 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,822 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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WV08 VAE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 VAE registered?

WV08 VAE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is WV08 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 VAE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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