2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · YT05 VPA
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 104,180 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT05 VPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 104,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT05 VPA 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 (YT05 VPA) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YT05 VPA Mileage History
- 09/02/202388,584 mi
- 12/02/202493,451 mi+4,867 mi
- 04/04/202598,444 mi+4,993 mi
- 26/03/2026104,176 mi+5,732 mi
- 26/03/2026104,180 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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