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GY02 VPA

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,561 mi
Last recorded156,561 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VPA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 156,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 156,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to chassis and rear mounting of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front mount of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several areas of floor and chassis coated with rust

Pass 1 Dec 2023 142,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 142,532 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 138,750 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,612 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 133,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 130,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 130,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 128,144 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,390 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 115,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wipers slight split

Pass 30 May 2007 42,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,086 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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GY02 VPA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY02 VPA, 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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GY02 VPA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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