2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · GP05 WUA
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 142,941 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP05 WUA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 142,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP05 WUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Rav4 (GP05 WUA) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
GP05 WUA Mileage History
- 24/08/2022139,461 mi
- 03/08/2023142,941 mi+3,480 mi
Average of roughly 3,696 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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