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BW16 VGJ

2016 Toyota RAV4

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,774 mi
Last recorded64,774 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota RAV447,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 64,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,748 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 39,181 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 39,181 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 38,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 36,207 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Tpms light on

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,351 miles

Tyre warning light on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2020 35,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre warning light on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine oil and coolant levels low.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BW16 VGJ is a 2016 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 47,276 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 BW16 VGJ, 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 10 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW16 VGJ registered?

BW16 VGJ is a 2016 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BW16 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 VGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW16 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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