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WV12 VVR

2012 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,870 mi
Last recorded94,870 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VVR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,870 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2025 94,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,375 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2023 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,035 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 79,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,437 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,437 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,489 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 69,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 54,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,724 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 47,724 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 41,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r +c/r Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 27 Feb 2015 33,282 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r +c/r Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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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WV12 VVR is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WV12 VVR, 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 WV12 VVR registered?

WV12 VVR is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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