2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · RA57 VOU
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 69,080 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA57 VOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 69,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA57 VOU 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 (RA57 VOU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
RA57 VOU Mileage History
- 07/09/202262,610 mi
- 28/10/202363,513 mi+903 mi
- 24/10/202465,946 mi+2,433 mi
- 24/10/202465,946 mi
- 30/10/202569,080 mi+3,134 mi
Average of roughly 2,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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