CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE51 WVL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

172,825 mi
Last recorded172,825 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WVL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 172,825 miles

Central Rear Central Rear Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 178,721 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 170,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 166,541 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 166,541 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 159,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,380 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2020 143,222 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive an rear both sides inner/outer sills, chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 141,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 137,034 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 127,963 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 127,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,429 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 107,989 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,847 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 69,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,051 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,962 miles

drivers seat mechanism worn

rear brake pads approx half worn

Fail 4 May 2006 53,962 miles

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

drivers seat mechanism worn

rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 14 Jan 2006 50,702 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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE51 WVL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PE51 WVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE51 WVL?

You can check the full history of PE51 WVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE51 WVL registered?

PE51 WVL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is PE51 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 WVL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE51 WVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE51 WVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.