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VN02 MGE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,023 mi
Last recorded79,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,023 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 74,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 27 May 2022 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 69,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 63,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LIGHT BLUE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LIGHT BLUE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 63,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LIGHT BLUE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LIGHT BLUE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 62,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 61,756 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear, loose in boot ()

Pass 24 May 2018 60,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,261 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 56,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 54,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 51,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 47,983 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 25 May 2012 44,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 41,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,791 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,266 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 26,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 26,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 21,151 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 MGE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VN02 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

VN02 MGE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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