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VA51 DHE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,560 mi
Last recorded76,560 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 DHE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,868 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,126 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,907 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,393 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,225 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,401 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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VA51 DHE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA51 DHE, 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 VA51 DHE?

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What year was VA51 DHE registered?

VA51 DHE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is VA51 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 DHE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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