2006 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · YX56 UTG

The most recent test on 4 September 2025 at 106,804 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed by a passing certificate. Prior to that, the August 2024 and August 2023 tests each showed a fail immediately followed by a pass on the same day at 101,137 and 89,482 miles respectively, also with no defects logged. The pattern of same-day fail-then-pass cycles with blank defect fields suggests administrative or presentation anomalies rather than a worsening mechanical trend, though the absence of recorded advisories limits any firm judgement on component condition. The odometer shows 106,804 miles against a 2006 build, averaging roughly 5,340 miles per year, which is low for a two-decade-old SUV. Between the August 2023 test at 89,482 miles and August 2024 at 101,137 miles the car covered 11,655 miles, then only 5,667 miles to September 2025. Such low and slightly declining annual use implies prolonged standing periods, which on a Toyota RAV-4 of this age raises the risk of perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on structural underbody members rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should physically inspect the subframe, sills, and rear chassis legs for structural rust, as the MOT record supplies no corrosion data and standing vehicles rot quietly. The brake discs and calipers need stripping to check for binding after idle, and all four tyres must be dated and sidewall-checked for cracking from age rather than wear. Given the same-day fail-pass entries with no defects noted, the buyer should obtain the original test station paperwork or a fresh independent inspection before purchase, since the DVSA log alone offers no evidence of advisories on consumables or mechanical items.