2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · VRL 200
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 80,717 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VRL 200 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 80,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VRL 200 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 2005 Toyota Rav4 (VRL 200) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VRL 200 Mileage History
- 01/12/202165,247 mi
- 21/12/202268,532 mi+3,285 mi
- 17/11/202371,336 mi+2,804 mi
- 14/11/202474,852 mi+3,516 mi
- 17/10/202580,717 mi+5,865 mi
Average of roughly 3,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- 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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