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SD62 VXU

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,771 mi
Last recorded195,771 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VXU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 195,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated almost split through (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated almost split through (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 195,666 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to low oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated almost split through (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated almost split through (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 185,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 177,165 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 162,413 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 151,177 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion throughout all rear suspension/subframe/floorpan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 140,916 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank: both

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 4 Aug 2020 133,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 122,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,135 miles

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

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

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 VXU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

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

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