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Toyota RAV-4

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,231 cc

V21 GRCMOT history

V21 GRC is a silver diesel Toyota RAV-4 first used on 24 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

V21 GRC silver Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,381 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 GRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 GRC was last recorded at 71,381 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2015: 46,157 miles, lower than 46,158 miles on 30 Sept 2015.

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
69,398 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,983 miles
Average per year
3,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,381 miles
  • 2024 – 69,398 miles
  • 2023 – 67,635 miles
  • 2022 – 65,236 miles
  • 2021 – 62,993 miles
  • 2020 – 61,367 miles
  • 2019 – 58,716 miles
  • 2018 – 56,030 miles
  • 2017 – 52,458 miles
  • 2016 – 48,478 miles
  • 2015 – 46,157 miles
  • 2014 – 42,705 miles
  • 2013 – 38,094 miles
  • 2012 – 33,322 miles
  • 2011 – 25,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,381 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,381 miles (+1,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    810133037804
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,398 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    140289398679
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail69,397 miles (+1,762)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    884641829363
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass67,635 miles (+2,399)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    506519297576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass65,236 miles (+2,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,236 miles
    Test number
    736262952468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass62,993 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    916864845272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass61,367 miles (+2,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    433054505087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass58,716 miles (+2,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    741496135914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass56,030 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    700638117478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail56,029 miles (+3,571)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    523590528342
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass52,458 miles (+3,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    370732437851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass48,478 miles (+2,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    458960290612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass46,157 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,157 miles
    Test number
    243637141506
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail46,158 miles (+3,453)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    801382346463
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass42,705 miles (+4,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    295036864258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass38,094 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    986477363263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,322 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    229929092255
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
  18. Pass33,322 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    819799292268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    636497091230
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V21 GRC

Does V21 GRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 GRC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 GRC?
The MOT on V21 GRC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 GRC done?
V21 GRC was recorded at 71,381 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,300 miles a year.
Has V21 GRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 GRC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 GRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V21 GRC find?
V21 GRC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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