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DE02 VSG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,404 mi
Last recorded153,404 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VSG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 153,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front headlamps slightly misted/deteriorated

oil leak

surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 29 Jun 2017 153,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front headlamps slightly misted/deteriorated

oil leak

surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 144,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 132,813 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 132,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 122,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 122,399 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 119,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,366 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,366 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 98,099 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 98,099 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,285 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 84,283 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,749 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 88,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,543 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 1 Jun 2006 49,633 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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DE02 VSG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 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 DE02 VSG, 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 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE02 VSG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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