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AO55 VWG

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,104 mi
Last recorded120,104 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VWG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,104 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody covered with under seal

Pass 8 May 2024 116,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,616 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 109,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 106,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,302 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,250 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,582 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 VWG is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 VWG registered?

AO55 VWG is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is AO55 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VWG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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