2012 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · DA12 VSM

The 2012 Toyota RAV-4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 124,793 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 7 August 2024 also passed clean at 122,337 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the supplied record, indicating consistent upkeep in the last three years. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,900 miles, typical for a 14-year-old vehicle. The record shows 108,518 miles in August 2023, rising to 122,337 by August 2024, then 124,793 by August 2025. That equates to about 13,800 miles in year one and only 2,450 in year two, a sharp drop suggesting lighter use or periods of standing in the final period. The two failed tests on 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024 both list no defects, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical non-compliance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and 124,793-mile total. The clean MOT history means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity concerns were flagged by testers, but DVSA checks do not strip components. Verify underbody condition and look for any latent wear the annual test may not have captured. Previous owners appear to have maintained the RAV-4 to a passable standard without neglect of consumables or serious mechanical items. The absence of advisories across five tests signals a low-risk purchase, though pre-sale scrutiny of tyre tread depth and wiper function remains sensible on a vehicle of this mileage.