2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · DX06 XXN
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 118,427 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX06 XXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/01/2026
- 118,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX06 XXN 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 2006 Toyota Rav4 (DX06 XXN) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
DX06 XXN Mileage History
- 11/01/202499,679 mi
- 11/01/202499,679 mi
- 14/01/2025104,891 mi+5,212 mi
- 14/01/2025104,893 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/2026118,427 mi+13,534 mi
Average of roughly 9,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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