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EX61 VPM

2011 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,503 mi
Last recorded126,503 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota RAV462,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 VPM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 126,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Fail 22 May 2026 126,503 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of trailing arm at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside, bushes at rear of both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog light not fully secured, not likely to become detached

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2025 122,682 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside, bushes at rear of both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear fog light not fully secured, not likely to become detached

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,683 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2023 117,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 114,493 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 104,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Fail 9 Jul 2020 97,176 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Pass 20 Jul 2019 86,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 62,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low Os and Ns (1.8)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,614 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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EX61 VPM is a 2011 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 62,946 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 EX61 VPM, 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 15 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EX61 VPM is a 2011 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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