2012 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · MK62 FVS
2012 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 105,586 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK62 FVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 105,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK62 FVS 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 2012 Toyota Rav4 (MK62 FVS) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Rear Seat belt buckle missing Center. (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MK62 FVS Mileage History
- 11/10/202487,423 mi
- 17/10/202597,242 mi+9,819 mi
- 22/10/202597,242 mi
- 20/10/2026105,517 mi+8,275 mi
- 23/10/2026105,586 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 8,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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