2008 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · SW08 EXM
2008 Toyota RAV-4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 186,184 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW08 EXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2025
- 186,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW08 EXM Mileage History
- 01/11/2023169,749 mi
- 11/11/2024178,008 mi+8,259 mi
- 30/10/2025186,160 mi+8,152 mi
- 11/11/2025186,175 mi+15 mi
- 14/11/2025186,184 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 EXM 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 Rav-4 (SW08 EXM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill/box section (7.1”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill/box section (7.”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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