2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · VF55 YUC
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 107,731 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF55 YUC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 107,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF55 YUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Rav4 (VF55 YUC) between January 2009 and February 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
VF55 YUC Mileage History
- 26/01/200920,706 mi
- 14/01/201028,961 mi+8,255 mi
- 21/01/201136,835 mi+7,874 mi
- 09/01/201243,545 mi+6,710 mi
- 14/12/201248,811 mi+5,266 mi
- 03/12/201353,859 mi+5,048 mi
- 18/07/201456,475 mi+2,616 mi
- 26/06/201562,209 mi+5,734 mi
- 23/06/201667,210 mi+5,001 mi
- 21/06/201773,350 mi+6,140 mi
- 21/06/201773,350 mi
- 13/07/201876,643 mi+3,293 mi
- 26/07/201983,269 mi+6,626 mi
- 22/01/202189,063 mi+5,794 mi
- 22/01/202189,063 mi
- 24/01/202293,252 mi+4,189 mi
- 02/02/202293,272 mi+20 mi
- 01/02/202396,948 mi+3,676 mi
- 01/02/202396,948 mi
- 16/02/2024102,333 mi+5,385 mi
- 16/02/2024102,333 mi
- 11/02/2025107,729 mi+5,396 mi
- 14/02/2025107,731 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,421 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
The electric rack can develop play and knocking sounds.
- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
The 2.0-litre petrol engine can burn oil at higher mileages due to piston ring wear.
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