2008 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · BV58 WHX

The 2008 Toyota RAV-4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 117,855 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed attempt logged earlier that same day at 117,853 miles shows no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior four years the vehicle passed every test cleanly, with no advisories or reported wear on brakes, suspension, or structure. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,548 miles, typical for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. The records show 111,080 miles at the 31 August 2023 test, rising to 115,929 miles by 10 September 2024 and 117,855 miles by September 2025. That equates to about 4,000 to 4,900 miles per year across the logged period, a gentle accumulation that suggests light use and no prolonged standing gaps. The clean test history with no corrosion, exhaust, or tyre flags implies the previous owner kept basic upkeep current. Given the absence of any flagged defects, a buyer should still verify in person the items a test sheet cannot capture. Inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related perishing, and check brake discs and calipers for binding after the car has stood. Examine underbody and sills for structural rust, as an eighteen-year-old Toyota can hide corrosion beneath arch liners even when the MOT is clear. The clean DVSA record supports a fair confidence level in the mechanical state, but the duplicate 9 September 2025 entries warrant confirmation that the failure was purely clerical. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible given the vehicle's age and the limits of MOT evidence.