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GU62 RUW

2012 Toyota RAV4

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 RUW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,837 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 114,837 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 105,761 miles

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 28 May 2024 105,752 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2023 97,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,297 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,804 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 79,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,155 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front tyres worn on edges

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,786 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low outer edge

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 RUW is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

GU62 RUW is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is GU62 RUW safe to buy?

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