2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · AY08 YSP
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 82,235 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY08 YSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 82,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 YSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Rav4 (AY08 YSP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
AY08 YSP Mileage History
- 01/07/202475,689 mi
- 27/06/202580,149 mi+4,460 mi
- 10/07/202580,189 mi+40 mi
- 23/07/202580,197 mi+8 mi
- 23/07/202682,235 mi+2,038 mi
Average of roughly 3,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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