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YF08 WLH

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 WLH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,920 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,972 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 90,972 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 82,161 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,851 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 66,298 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 30 May 2018 66,298 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 24 May 2017 60,082 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,016 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 47,162 miles

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

both front wipers torn on edges

Pass 29 May 2014 41,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 34,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,116 miles

small cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2012 29,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 26 May 2011 21,784 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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YF08 WLH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF08 WLH, 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.

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YF08 WLH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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