2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · YL55 POA
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 119,648 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL55 POA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2024
- 119,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 POA 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 2006 Toyota Rav4 (YL55 POA) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor ”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YL55 POA Mileage History
- 17/09/2022113,750 mi
- 17/09/2022113,750 mi
- 21/08/2023116,692 mi+2,942 mi
- 21/08/2023116,692 mi
- 23/08/2024119,648 mi+2,956 mi
Average of roughly 3,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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