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WU62 VSL

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,227 mi
Last recorded89,227 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 VSL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,393 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,759 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 73,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 68,526 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 68,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 62,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 47,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,441 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 32,441 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,733 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 27,733 miles

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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WU62 VSL is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU62 VSL, 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 WU62 VSL registered?

WU62 VSL is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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