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YF62 VPU

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,196 mi
Last recorded78,196 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 78,196 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 78,187 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,018 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 63,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,967 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sisewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,856 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 31,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 25,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,751 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 13,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall not to corrodes

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

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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YF62 VPU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF62 VPU, 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 YF62 VPU registered?

YF62 VPU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 VPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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