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VK52 WKW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 WKW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 149,849 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 131,283 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 98,433 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,220 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 80,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight Play In Steering Rack Mounts

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,800 miles

rear engine/gearbox mounting insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,047 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 44,325 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 44,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,801 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs are slightly worn

front tyre edges worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wipers are starting to smear

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,406 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,998 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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VK52 WKW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VK52 WKW, 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 VK52 WKW registered?

VK52 WKW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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