Toyota RAV-4
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,794 cc
M5 VFWMOT history
M5 VFW is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 99,035 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV-4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,794 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VFW was last recorded at 99,035 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,035 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,035 miles
- 2024 – 96,660 miles
- 2023 – 94,128 miles
- 2022 – 92,083 miles
- 2021 – 88,749 miles
- 2020 – 87,106 miles
- 2019 – 84,497 miles
- 2018 – 81,673 miles
- 2017 – 77,803 miles
- 2016 – 73,335 miles
- 2015 – 69,158 miles
- 2014 – 63,978 miles
- 2013 – 58,312 miles
- 2012 – 54,061 miles
- 2011 – 49,462 miles
- 2010 – 44,956 miles
- 2009 – 39,987 miles
- 2008 – 36,067 miles
- 2007 – 31,658 miles
- 2006 – 26,341 miles
- 2005 – 20,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,035 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,035 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 99,035 miles
- Test number
- 650880091931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Fail99,035 miles (+2,375)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,035 miles
- Test number
- 461151382519
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Pass96,660 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,660 miles
- Test number
- 971221512107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Fail96,660 miles (+2,532)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,660 miles
- Test number
- 920502900087
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Pass94,128 miles (+2,045)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 94,128 miles
- Test number
- 306412262969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber spring plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Pass92,083 miles (+3,334)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 92,083 miles
- Test number
- 962413345339
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on spring plate on shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal
Pass88,749 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 88,749 miles
- Test number
- 221404960561
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,106 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 87,106 miles
- Test number
- 893548521531
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail87,078 miles (+2,581)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,078 miles
- Test number
- 233350345046
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,497 miles (+2,824)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 84,497 miles
- Test number
- 946653308981
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished in-between outer edge of tread
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,673 miles (+3,870)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,673 miles
- Test number
- 648954696867
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished inbetween tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre severely perished on and inbetween tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished on wall and inbetween tread
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked due to seats folded
Pass77,803 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 77,803 miles
- Test number
- 346255147883
- AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested rear full
Fail77,803 miles (+4,468)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,803 miles
- Test number
- 612356625543
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested rear full
Pass73,335 miles (+4,177)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 73,335 miles
- Test number
- 100162616504
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wall perished
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency below requirements but wheels locked
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryService brake only just met efficiency requirements but wheels locked
Pass69,158 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 950004898010
- AdvisoryOsr and nsf tyre walls starting to perish
Fail69,158 miles (+5,180)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 356355124457
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOsr and nsf tyre walls starting to perish
Pass63,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 63,978 miles
- Test number
- 277003534320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,978 miles (+5,666)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,978 miles
- Test number
- 707153834372
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass58,312 miles (+4,251)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 58,312 miles
- Test number
- 149769323321
- NoteExhaust corroded.
Pass54,061 miles (+4,599)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 54,061 miles
- Test number
- 489993932341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,462 miles (+4,506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 49,462 miles
- Test number
- 536102931345
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass44,956 miles (+4,969)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 44,956 miles
- Test number
- 380391330305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,987 miles (+3,920)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,987 miles
- Test number
- 803190039344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,067 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,067 miles
- Test number
- 600252658309
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,067 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,067 miles
- Test number
- 770282458302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,658 miles (+5,317)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 31,658 miles
- Test number
- 330314557393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,341 miles (+5,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 26,341 miles
- Test number
- 364056956396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 20,391 miles
- Test number
- 353686855379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 VFW
- Does M5 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VFW is valid until 24 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VFW?
- The MOT on M5 VFW is valid until 24 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VFW done?
- M5 VFW was recorded at 99,035 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
- Has M5 VFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VFW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on M5 VFW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on M5 VFW find?
- M5 VFW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear upper coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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