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SD62 VVU

2012 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,627 mi
Last recorded149,627 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VVU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 149,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension components and underbody corrosion.

Fail 31 Mar 2026 149,626 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension components and underbody corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,286 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,334 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,870 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,559 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SD62 VVU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD62 VVU, 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 SD62 VVU registered?

SD62 VVU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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