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AF56 GWL

2006 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota RAV473,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GWL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside lower rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 107,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 107,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 103,317 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 95,030 miles

rear seat belt buckles not checked

Fail 16 Jul 2022 95,030 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear seat belt buckles not checked

Pass 7 Aug 2021 92,108 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,778 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,303 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,603 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2017 72,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,515 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 67,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,498 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,160 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,742 miles

225/65/r17 yokohama aspec.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perrished and low tread not below limits at time of test.

n/s/f tyre punctured at time of test.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,832 miles

heater knob on dash will require replacment clips broken.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres inner sidewalls cracked/split no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/f outer brake pad over 3/4 worn at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 2mm (1.6mm limit)

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm (1.6mm limit)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heater knob on dash will require replacment clips broken.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres inner sidewalls cracked/split no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/f outer brake pad over 3/4 worn at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 2mm (1.6mm limit)

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm (1.6mm limit)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,635 miles

Handbrake nearing the end of it's adjustment. Advise adjustment

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AF56 GWL is a 2006 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 73,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF56 GWL is a 2006 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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