2012 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · NL62 VKK
2012 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 156,850 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL62 VKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 156,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL62 VKK 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 (NL62 VKK) between June 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
NL62 VKK Mileage History
- 27/06/2024143,346 mi
- 24/03/2025149,402 mi+6,056 mi
- 05/04/2025149,405 mi+3 mi
- 10/03/2026156,846 mi+7,441 mi
- 11/03/2026156,850 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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