2012 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · VO12 MWK
2012 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 73,440 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO12 MWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 73,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO12 MWK 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 2012 Toyota Rav4 (VO12 MWK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
VO12 MWK Mileage History
- 05/06/202468,109 mi
- 06/06/202468,109 mi
- 04/06/202570,938 mi+2,829 mi
- 06/06/202570,938 mi
- 10/06/202673,440 mi+2,502 mi
Average of roughly 2,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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