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V38 LAF

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,720 mi
Last recorded75,720 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 LAF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,720 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 75,708 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,081 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,567 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,141 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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V38 LAF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V38 LAF, 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 V38 LAF registered?

V38 LAF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is V38 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 LAF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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