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GU62 GWF

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 GWF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,024 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,791 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,409 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer/tail pipe join

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,760 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 45,760 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,008 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 32,008 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,296 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Sep 2015 17,296 miles

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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GU62 GWF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 GU62 GWF, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU62 GWF registered?

GU62 GWF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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