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YK58 WRV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,505 mi
Last recorded173,505 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 WRV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 173,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 166,266 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 166,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2024 160,783 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 160,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,014 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 150,838 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2022 136,861 miles

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

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

age related corrosion rear axle and associated parts

Fail 21 Jan 2022 136,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

age related corrosion rear axle and associated parts

Fail 4 Dec 2021 135,390 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S+O/S ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 117,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,491 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,514 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,514 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,115 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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YK58 WRV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK58 WRV, 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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YK58 WRV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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