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R4 VAU

2012 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,629 mi
Last recorded64,629 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,072 miles

Rear Wiper split

Fail 19 Sep 2018 35,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,089 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,472 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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R4 VAU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R4 VAU, 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 R4 VAU registered?

R4 VAU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is R4 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 VAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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