2006 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · YG56 AEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 9 June 2025 at 162,086 miles with no recorded defects. This result follows a pattern of immediate failures in both 2024 and 2025 which were rectified prior to re-tests, suggesting that faults are identified and corrected to maintain legal compliance. The lack of advisories on the June 2025 certificate indicates that the current owner is likely proactive in addressing mechanical and safety items before they escalate into recurring failure points. The mileage profile is consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year over the two-decade period. The car covered 9,269 miles between May 2023 and June 2024, and another 7,181 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which is often beneficial for seals, rubber components, and battery health. The intervals between annual tests remain consistent, indicating a predictable routine of operation. Despite the clean recent pass, the buyer must perform a physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components common to this generation of RAV-4. Given the 162,000-mile mark, checking for structural corrosion on the subframe and rear mounting points is essential as the MOT only flags surface rust once it becomes structural. One should also examine the control arm bushes and shock absorbers for signs of tearing or leakage, as these degrade at this mileage and may not trigger an MOT failure until they reach a state of collapse.