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Toyota RAV-4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S39 VMYMOT history

S39 VMY is a blue petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S39 VMY blue Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,683 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 VMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 VMY was last recorded at 157,683 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 8,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,521 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,162 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,683 miles
  • 2025 – 149,521 miles
  • 2024 – 142,215 miles
  • 2023 – 134,760 miles
  • 2022 – 126,930 miles
  • 2021 – 116,774 miles
  • 2020 – 111,240 miles
  • 2019 – 99,222 miles
  • 2018 – 86,875 miles
  • 2017 – 79,350 miles
  • 2016 – 78,928 miles
  • 2015 – 77,937 miles
  • 2014 – 75,642 miles
  • 2013 – 73,654 miles
  • 2012 – 68,406 miles
  • 2011 – 64,940 miles
  • 2010 – 62,360 miles
  • 2009 – 59,446 miles
  • 2008 – 56,083 miles
  • 2007 – 52,541 miles
  • 2006 – 50,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,683 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,683 miles (+8,162)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,683 miles
    Test number
    710056780505
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass149,521 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    351285883175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,485 miles (+7,270)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,485 miles
    Test number
    366699233388
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass142,215 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,215 miles
    Test number
    892116448595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,760 miles (+7,830)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,760 miles
    Test number
    324599529307
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  6. Pass126,930 miles (+10,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,930 miles
    Test number
    138168589054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass116,774 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,774 miles
    Test number
    605824614200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass111,240 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,240 miles
    Test number
    126675152089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,222 miles (+12,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    570115089626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,875 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    839605682029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,350 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    733493028081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,928 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,928 miles
    Test number
    546523871164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,926 miles (+989)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    684505248464
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  14. Pass77,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    627573065052
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating
  15. Fail77,937 miles (+2,295)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    967653365057
    • 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)
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating
  16. Pass75,642 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    625109254015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    676023163051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,653 miles (+5,247)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,653 miles
    Test number
    139093563056
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
  19. Pass68,406 miles (+3,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,406 miles
    Test number
    559916242012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  20. Pass64,940 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    759043861003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Pass62,360 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    434814560036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,446 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    424140559077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,083 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,083 miles
    Test number
    790062648037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,541 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    244066037071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    844113436053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 VMY

Does S39 VMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 VMY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 VMY?
The MOT on S39 VMY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 VMY done?
S39 VMY was recorded at 157,683 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has S39 VMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 VMY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S39 VMY 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 S39 VMY find?
S39 VMY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on pipe joint, and 1 more.

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