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AU55 VWH

2005 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,745 mi
Last recorded152,745 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VWH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 152,745 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seats missing at time of test

Fail 21 May 2026 152,745 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seats missing at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,428 miles

o/s/r inner brake pad appears low but not really able to check with wheel on so advise checking fully

Fail 27 Feb 2025 143,427 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor keeps falling down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/r inner brake pad appears low but not really able to check with wheel on so advise checking fully

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,795 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,362 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff bush deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Mar 2021 131,081 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,182 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,608 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 104,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,641 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 81,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,911 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,911 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,492 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,493 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 36,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,439 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,004 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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AU55 VWH is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU55 VWH, 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 AU55 VWH registered?

AU55 VWH is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AU55 VWH safe to buy?

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