2006 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · SL56 SWF
2006 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 108,959 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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SL56 SWF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2022
- 108,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 SWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Rav-4 (SL56 SWF) between September 2009 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
SL56 SWF Mileage History
- 14/09/200920,151 mi
- 14/09/201026,102 mi+5,951 mi
- 07/09/201132,197 mi+6,095 mi
- 03/09/201238,211 mi+6,014 mi
- 06/09/201345,444 mi+7,233 mi
- 16/09/201345,444 mi
- 04/09/201452,105 mi+6,661 mi
- 05/09/201452,105 mi
- 12/10/201557,730 mi+5,625 mi
- 12/10/201557,730 mi
- 14/09/201666,036 mi+8,306 mi
- 28/09/201776,990 mi+10,954 mi
- 29/09/201776,990 mi
- 12/09/201884,844 mi+7,854 mi
- 13/09/201884,847 mi+3 mi
- 15/10/201995,557 mi+10,710 mi
- 17/10/201995,567 mi+10 mi
- 22/10/202096,101 mi+534 mi
- 23/10/202096,102 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/2021104,509 mi+8,407 mi
- 15/11/2021104,521 mi+12 mi
- 21/10/2022108,959 mi+4,438 mi
Average of roughly 6,779 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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