2006 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · FM06 CJU

The 2006 Toyota RAV-4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 April 2025 at 53,980 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in April 2024 at 52,846 miles, March 2023 at 51,496 miles, and March 2022 at 49,308 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening or recurring defects across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 53,980 miles against an age of roughly 20 years, an average of about 2,699 miles per year. The RAV-4 gained only 1,134 miles between the March 2022 test and the March 2023 test, then 1,350 miles to April 2024, and a further 1,134 miles to April 2025. This low, consistent accumulation points to light use and likely extended standing periods. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, with no consumable wear or structural issues ever flagged. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the vehicle's age and low-mileage dormancy, as rubber components degrade with time rather than distance. Drivetrain seals and exhaust corrosion warrant checks that MOT tests at this age may not itemise. The same-day fail-pass on 10 April 2025 suggests clerical error, but the buyer should confirm with the test centre that no concealed defect existed. Previous owners maintained the RAV-4 to a basic passing standard with no ignored advisories in the record. The clean history implies reasonable care, though low mileage means worn items from standing, not use, may surface only on a physical survey.