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YH08 VTZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VTZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 135,498 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,948 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 121,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of main through brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,588 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 102,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,472 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,641 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,420 miles

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

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,905 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,650 miles

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

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)

front discs corroded

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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YH08 VTZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH08 VTZ, 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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What year was YH08 VTZ registered?

YH08 VTZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YH08 VTZ safe to buy?

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