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A4 VYC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,004 mi
Last recorded84,004 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VYC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 84,004 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Throughout under body of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 83,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Throughout under body of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 82,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded.

Pass 8 May 2024 80,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 78,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 76,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 74,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 71,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 59,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear from brake to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,695 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,695 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,681 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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A4 VYC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 VYC registered?

A4 VYC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is A4 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VYC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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