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2012 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · DG12 AAK

DG12 AAK

2012 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 115,835 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV4
Year / Origin
2012 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
115,835 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
2231cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a clean and stable maintenance record across its last four annual tests. In the most recent MOT on 7 July 2025 at 110,807 miles, it passed without any defects or advisories recorded, which indicates the car's overall roadworthiness is currently sound. The pattern over the previous years confirms a consistent trend: June 2023 at 98,707 miles, July 2022 at 94,253 miles, and June 2024 at 105,547 miles all passed with no recorded defects. This consistency suggests no worsening mechanical or structural conditions have emerged in the eyes of DVSA testers. The mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The recorded annual intervals show roughly 8,000 miles per year, which aligns with the context of about 7,915 miles annually. Between July 2022 and June 2023 the car covered about 4,454 miles, and then roughly 6,840 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. The final gap from June 2024 to July 2025 shows about 5,260 miles. These figures indicate regular use rather than prolonged standing or heavy commercial-style running, which reduces the likelihood of seized components or atypical drivetrain wear. No recurring faults, corrosion advisories, or suspension warnings appear anywhere in the history, so there are no specific red flags to chase at a viewing. That said, a car of this age with 110,807 miles will still have consumables in service, even if the MOT did not flag them. A buyer should check the condition of the brake discs and pads, listen for binding from the calipers, and inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for any cracking that can appear between tests. Tyres, wiper blades, and the exhaust system are also worth a physical look because these items pass easily when they are near their wear limits. The history is unusually clean, which is encouraging, but an independent inspection of the underbody for any surface corrosion around the suspension mounts and floorpan would be a sensible final step before purchase.
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DG12 AAK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
  • 115,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

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DG12 AAK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 06:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Rav4 (DG12 AAK) between July 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

DG12 AAK Mileage History

  1. 06/07/202294,253 mi
  2. 09/06/202398,707 mi+4,454 mi
  3. 25/06/2024105,547 mi+6,840 mi
  4. 07/07/2025110,807 mi+5,260 mi
  5. 10/07/2026115,835 mi+5,028 mi

Average of roughly 5,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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