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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T738 VKJMOT history

T738 VKJ is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
173,377 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T738 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T738 VKJ was last recorded at 173,377 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,493 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,884 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,377 miles
  • 2025 – 168,493 miles
  • 2024 – 168,469 miles
  • 2023 – 162,202 miles
  • 2022 – 157,841 miles
  • 2021 – 150,201 miles
  • 2020 – 144,303 miles
  • 2019 – 136,999 miles
  • 2018 – 129,026 miles
  • 2017 – 120,634 miles
  • 2016 – 110,341 miles
  • 2015 – 99,171 miles
  • 2014 – 97,551 miles
  • 2013 – 94,554 miles
  • 2011 – 92,173 miles
  • 2010 – 90,018 miles
  • 2009 – 86,512 miles
  • 2008 – 78,414 miles
  • 2007 – 68,266 miles
  • 2006 – 59,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,377 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,377 miles (+4,884)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,377 miles
    Test number
    877062272018
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass168,493 miles (+24)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,493 miles
    Test number
    693449525182
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail168,469 miles (+6,267)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,469 miles
    Test number
    278332569328
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,202 miles (+19)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,202 miles
    Test number
    268493728005
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail162,183 miles (+4,342)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,183 miles
    Test number
    666033598675
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass157,841 miles (+7,640)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,841 miles
    Test number
    460969154242
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass150,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,201 miles
    Test number
    363022002860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail150,201 miles (+5,898)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,201 miles
    Test number
    751477962338
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass144,303 miles (+7,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,303 miles
    Test number
    900408148220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass136,999 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,999 miles
    Test number
    746359015318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail136,969 miles (+7,943)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,969 miles
    Test number
    950720411724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass129,026 miles (+8,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,026 miles
    Test number
    819198633008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass120,634 miles (+10,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    748984301093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass110,341 miles (+11,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,341 miles
    Test number
    887177779937
    • AdvisorySmall engine oil leak

  15. Pass99,171 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,171 miles
    Test number
    135763115006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,551 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    306336234000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,554 miles (+2,381)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,554 miles
    Test number
    467043103095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass92,173 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,173 miles
    Test number
    989347071257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    770334440237
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

  20. Fail90,018 miles (+3,506)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    782004940208
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

  21. Fail86,512 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,512 miles
    Test number
    350181359443
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing heavily inner edge

  22. Pass86,512 miles (+8,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,512 miles
    Test number
    382021059260
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing heavily inner edge

  23. Pass78,414 miles (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    382192558250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,266 miles (+9,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    303581957478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,176 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    693759566237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,117 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    244186266267
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T738 VKJ

Does T738 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T738 VKJ expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T738 VKJ?
The MOT on T738 VKJ expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T738 VKJ done?
T738 VKJ was recorded at 173,377 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has T738 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T738 VKJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T738 VKJ 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 T738 VKJ find?
T738 VKJ failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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