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GX52 VGR

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,683 mi
Last recorded129,683 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VGR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 129,683 miles

Central general under body surface corrosion.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 127,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central general under body surface corrosion.

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,267 miles

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

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

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

generally getting rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,510 miles

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

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

exhaust generally rusty and slight blow

generally getting rusty underneath

headlight lenses fading

Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,900 miles

headlights getting dull. getting rusty-body,suspension,exhaust

Fail 14 Mar 2023 120,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

headlights getting dull. getting rusty-body,suspension,exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

generally getting rusty

headlight lenses getting dull

Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,227 miles

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

generally getting rusty underneath

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,009 miles

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

generally rusty underneath

Pass 13 Mar 2019 114,973 miles

centre / rear exhaust joint area rusty

rear shockabsorber lower mounting brackets getting rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,630 miles

brake pedal travel seems more than normal ?

Fail 13 Mar 2018 112,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing eaten / detatched (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

brake pedal travel seems more than normal ?

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,954 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre and rear exhaust rusty. joint area

handbrake and foot brake travel may need attention soon

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,025 miles

possible puncture o/s front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,133 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both head lamps starting to deterate

Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,266 miles

N/S/R brake pad contact area is reduced

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,519 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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GX52 VGR is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX52 VGR, 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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GX52 VGR is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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