2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FV56 AEL

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 14 November 2024 at 137,206 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior examinations show consistency. The vehicle passed on 21 November 2023 at 134,925 miles after an earlier failure on 1 November 2023 at 134,913 miles that also carried no defect notes. A similar pattern occurred on 31 October 2022 when a failure and subsequent pass on the same day at 133,451 miles both listed no defects. Such repeats without mechanical advisories indicate administrative or documentation causes rather than worsening condition. Mileage accumulation sits below typical expectations for a twenty year old vehicle. From the 31 October 2022 test at 133,451 miles to the 1 November 2023 examination at 134,913 miles the odometer advanced just 1,462 miles across roughly twelve months. A further 12 miles were logged by 21 November 2023 at 134,925 miles. The final recorded stretch to 14 November 2024 shows 2,281 miles added reaching 137,206. This low annual use averaging near 1,500 to 2,300 miles in the documented window implies light running or prolonged storage. The MOT history remains sparse yet entirely clean of recorded faults across the three year span. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age susceptible components despite the absence of test advisories. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or exhaust emissions concerns, but a two decade old chassis demands scrutiny for structural integrity and hidden rust. Standing periods suggested by the mileage can accelerate underbody degradation and perished rubber mounts. Verify the condition of binding calipers and tyre sidewalls during a road test. The repeated failures without recorded defects followed by immediate passes suggest previous owners managed statutory compliance efficiently rather than neglecting mechanical care. Failing twice on administrative grounds yet returning clean tests indicates the vehicle was presented for quick correction. Overall the record supports a lightly used example requiring only standard pre purchase checks for a mature Japanese SUV.