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VN02 CVF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,262 mi
Last recorded119,262 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 CVF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,262 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 119,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to whole in the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,344 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 111,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres have deep cracks showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,663 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 102,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear sill (small hole, corrosion all around it) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 96,436 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lights misting (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,428 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 81,043 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 76,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 76,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 72,240 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,522 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,248 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

cut in osf tyre,rear tyres cracking/worn on edges

eml on dash

exhaust heat shield loose

nsr brake disc pitting

nsr brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,825 miles

eml light on dash

nsf wiper splitt

rattle from exhaust

rear tyres worn on edges/cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

eml light on dash

nsf wiper splitt

rattle from exhaust

rear tyres worn on edges/cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,519 miles

osf tyre worn[bald] on inner edge,rear tyres cracking,management light on dash,rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,994 miles

engine management light on,front tyres worn on edges,all tyres cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,994 miles

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

engine management light on,front tyres worn on edges,all tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,376 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,353 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,516 miles

engine management light on,play in steering rack bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,585 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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VN02 CVF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN02 CVF, 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.

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What year was VN02 CVF registered?

VN02 CVF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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