2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · CV58 EFF
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 110,192 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV58 EFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 110,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV58 EFF 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 (CV58 EFF) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
CV58 EFF Mileage History
- 03/05/202398,075 mi
- 17/04/2024100,915 mi+2,840 mi
- 17/04/2024100,915 mi
- 09/04/2025104,941 mi+4,026 mi
- 16/04/2026110,192 mi+5,251 mi
Average of roughly 4,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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