2007 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · PJ56 VCC
2007 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 135,242 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ56 VCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2025
- 135,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ56 VCC 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 2007 Toyota Rav4 (PJ56 VCC) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PJ56 VCC Mileage History
- 17/08/2022124,045 mi
- 24/08/2023129,174 mi+5,129 mi
- 25/08/2023129,174 mi
- 29/08/2024133,376 mi+4,202 mi
- 08/09/2025135,242 mi+1,866 mi
Average of roughly 3,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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