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AV56 WPW

2006 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,617 mi
Last recorded146,617 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota RAV473,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WPW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 146,617 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear accident damage

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 146,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Accident damage

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 145,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 140,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 136,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 136,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 134,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 128,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,696 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

tpms light on

Fail 14 Apr 2019 119,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

little reserve handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,383 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,381 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,213 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 110,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken knocking when used (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,500 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,119 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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AV56 WPW is a 2006 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 73,683 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 AV56 WPW, 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 20 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV56 WPW is a 2006 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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