2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · SJ06 ANV
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 119,485 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SJ06 ANV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 119,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ06 ANV 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 (SJ06 ANV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SJ06 ANV Mileage History
- 29/06/2023108,842 mi
- 22/06/2024112,401 mi+3,559 mi
- 28/06/2025116,391 mi+3,990 mi
- 02/07/2026119,431 mi+3,040 mi
- 15/07/2026119,485 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 3,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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