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AO55 VDN

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,304 mi
Last recorded138,304 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VDN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 138,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 134,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight beam patterns deteriorated lens uv damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 129,412 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low on inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 125,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre to rear exhaust joiners corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 118,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,322 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,074 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,185 miles

rear tyres getting low on edges and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,401 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,245 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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AO55 VDN is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 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 AO55 VDN, 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 21 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 VDN registered?

AO55 VDN is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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