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VU12 HVW

2012 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,186 mi
Last recorded120,186 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HVW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 120,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 116,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 116,671 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 112,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 83,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,314 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,598 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 46,598 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 19,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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VU12 HVW is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 VU12 HVW, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 HVW registered?

VU12 HVW is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VU12 HVW safe to buy?

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