2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · PJ06 VCW
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2006. Recorded mileage 113,215 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ06 VCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 113,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ06 VCW 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 (PJ06 VCW) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
PJ06 VCW Mileage History
- 17/07/2023110,643 mi
- 25/07/2024111,583 mi+940 mi
- 31/07/2025112,263 mi+680 mi
- 23/07/2026113,201 mi+938 mi
- 26/08/2026113,215 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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