2013 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · CAT 512T
2013 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 71,829 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CAT 512T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 71,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CAT 512T MOT History
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 2013 Toyota Rav4 (CAT 512T) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
CAT 512T Mileage History
- 19/09/202361,694 mi
- 16/09/202464,327 mi+2,633 mi
- 24/09/202568,856 mi+4,529 mi
- 29/09/202568,917 mi+61 mi
- 27/08/202671,829 mi+2,912 mi
Average of roughly 3,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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