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VU62 OHC

2012 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,864 mi
Last recorded111,864 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OHC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,864 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,084 miles

Central rear seat belt buckle missing at time of test.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENERS ON INTERIOR MIRROR WHICH RESULT IN MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 95,084 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty condition. (0.1 (b))

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

Central rear seat belt buckle missing at time of test.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENERS ON INTERIOR MIRROR WHICH RESULT IN MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade poor at clearing screen.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,141 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle not present at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 80,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear seat belt buckle not present at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 60,450 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,274 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,683 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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VU62 OHC is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU62 OHC, 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.

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What year was VU62 OHC registered?

VU62 OHC is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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