2016 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · SO16 VKN
2016 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 66,095 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO16 VKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 66,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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SO16 VKN 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 2016 Toyota Rav4 (SO16 VKN) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
SO16 VKN Mileage History
- 07/09/202342,200 mi
- 22/08/202449,646 mi+7,446 mi
- 21/08/202558,876 mi+9,230 mi
- 12/06/202666,060 mi+7,184 mi
- 25/06/202666,095 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 8,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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