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WV02 VWJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

196,537 mi
Last recorded196,537 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 VWJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 196,537 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 184,778 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 171,674 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 147,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 132,711 miles

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

SLIGHT TRAVEL TO HAND BRAKE

Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,733 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 118,733 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,182 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 93,289 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,173 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,602 miles

rear exhaust joint/flange corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,531 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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WV02 VWJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WV02 VWJ, 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 WV02 VWJ registered?

WV02 VWJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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