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Toyota RAV-4

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,231 cc

T8 VDAMOT history

T8 VDA is a grey diesel Toyota RAV-4 first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 229,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
229,994 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 VDA was last recorded at 229,994 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 17,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
212,234 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,760 miles
Average per year
12,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,994 miles
  • 2025 – 212,234 miles
  • 2024 – 200,774 miles
  • 2023 – 189,449 miles
  • 2022 – 181,222 miles
  • 2021 – 168,309 miles
  • 2020 – 160,479 miles
  • 2019 – 149,706 miles
  • 2018 – 138,248 miles
  • 2017 – 124,290 miles
  • 2016 – 109,080 miles
  • 2014 – 98,473 miles
  • 2013 – 81,207 miles
  • 2012 – 60,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,994 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,994 miles (+17,760)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    229,994 miles
    Test number
    148263677844
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass212,234 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    212,234 miles
    Test number
    628235397197
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at center silencer

  3. Fail212,234 miles (+11,460)1 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,234 miles
    Test number
    981124209361
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at center silencer

  4. Pass200,774 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    200,774 miles
    Test number
    922532358911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield slightly loose at centre silencer

  5. Fail200,774 miles (+11,325)3 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,774 miles
    Test number
    620003961489
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield slightly loose at centre silencer

  6. Pass189,449 miles (+8,227)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,449 miles
    Test number
    726537559597
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass181,222 miles (+12,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    181,222 miles
    Test number
    315415761065
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass168,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,309 miles
    Test number
    877352332943
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate damaged

  9. Fail168,309 miles (+7,830)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,309 miles
    Test number
    491694055524
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate damaged

  10. Pass160,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,479 miles
    Test number
    970483689354
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail160,479 miles (+10,773)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,479 miles
    Test number
    748460975668
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass149,706 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,706 miles
    Test number
    299944470866
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail149,706 miles (+11,458)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,706 miles
    Test number
    367929580405
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass138,248 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,248 miles
    Test number
    762988151001
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Has Worn Inner & Outter Edges
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail138,248 miles (+13,958)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,248 miles
    Test number
    241941759000
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Has Worn Inner & Outter Edges
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass124,290 miles (+15,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    689240814817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    732969202246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail109,080 miles (+10,607)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    524653362314
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass98,473 miles (+17,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    886002954398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    349996533319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,207 miles (+20,250)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    958116733391
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass60,957 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    829175242361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T8 VDA

Does T8 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VDA is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 VDA?
The MOT on T8 VDA is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 VDA done?
T8 VDA was recorded at 229,994 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 12,849 miles a year.
Has T8 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 VDA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 VDA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T8 VDA find?
T8 VDA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 9 more.

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