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VK02 NHY

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,629 mi
Last recorded69,629 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 NHY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 69,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2026 69,624 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 63,812 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underbody corroded.

Pass 15 May 2024 61,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 61,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 60,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 58,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 56,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 55,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking throughout tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion starting (1.1.11 (c))

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2019 53,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 46,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 42,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,755 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,791 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,791 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,853 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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VK02 NHY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK02 NHY, 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

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What year was VK02 NHY registered?

VK02 NHY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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