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VN52 LHE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,309 mi
Last recorded230,309 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 LHE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 230,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2024 226,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 222,740 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED . FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED . REAR DIFF POROUS .

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 222,736 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED . FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED . REAR DIFF POROUS .

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 218,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 215,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to sub frames and suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2021 215,523 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to sub frames and suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 212,162 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUB FRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 206,635 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES AGED AND CRACKING.

Fail 23 Oct 2019 206,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ALL FOUR TYRES AGED AND CRACKING.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 196,412 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 196,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMISSIONS NOT TESTED. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MINOR LEAKS CENTRE AND REAR. (7.1.2)

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON.OFF SIDE RRAR PARK BRAKE LOW READING.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 184,754 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MINOR LEAKS CENTRE AND REAR. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON.OFF SIDE RRAR PARK BRAKE LOW READING.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 174,094 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 159,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front pads 50%worn.rear pads some uneven wear.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 146,710 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 131,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 131,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,599 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 117,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 103,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 86,584 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2010 86,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2009 74,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,450 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,017 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,613 miles

1.objects hanging from interrior mirror in swept area of windsceen outside of zone A.

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

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

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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VN52 LHE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue 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 VN52 LHE, 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 VN52 LHE registered?

VN52 LHE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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