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Toyota RAV4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 VELMOT history

LB56 VEL is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 14 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
110,308 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VEL was last recorded at 110,308 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 5,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2024: 105,039 miles, lower than 105,102 miles on 7 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,039 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,269 miles
Average per year
6,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,308 miles
  • 2024 – 105,039 miles
  • 2023 – 99,963 miles
  • 2022 – 94,235 miles
  • 2021 – 87,977 miles
  • 2020 – 85,147 miles
  • 2019 – 80,317 miles
  • 2018 – 74,099 miles
  • 2017 – 68,197 miles
  • 2016 – 61,269 miles
  • 2015 – 55,837 miles
  • 2014 – 50,689 miles
  • 2013 – 44,005 miles
  • 2012 – 36,128 miles
  • 2011 – 27,946 miles
  • 2010 – 20,284 miles
  • 2009 – 13,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    154723485953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail110,308 miles (+5,269)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    237877588005
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass105,039 miles (-63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    239314625816
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail105,102 miles (+5,139)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    684763447027
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass99,963 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,963 miles
    Test number
    359643092733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,235 miles (+6,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    327001315671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass87,977 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    848791516755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,147 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,147 miles
    Test number
    551035588886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,317 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,317 miles
    Test number
    439089147766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,099 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,099 miles
    Test number
    200913106136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,197 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    719428427024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,269 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    299075738831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,837 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    426258354124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,689 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    789238034378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,005 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    295169833396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,128 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,128 miles
    Test number
    457690322396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,946 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,946 miles
    Test number
    136263941391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,284 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,284 miles
    Test number
    630811840355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,691 miles
    Test number
    923741449320
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB56 VEL

Does LB56 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VEL is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VEL?
The MOT on LB56 VEL is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VEL done?
LB56 VEL was recorded at 110,308 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 6,099 miles a year.
Has LB56 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VEL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 VEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 VEL find?
LB56 VEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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