Toyota VIN check: Corolla, C-HR and RAV4

Hybrid, plug-in or electric.

On a used Toyota, the first question is what kind of powertrain it has. It changes the price, the maintenance and what you check at the viewing.

Self-charging hybrid

A petrol engine and an electric motor, with a small battery that charges while driving and braking. No plug. It's the most common version of the Yaris, Corolla, C-HR, RAV4, Auris and Prius.

How to recognise it

The body usually says "Hybrid". On the RAV4, "AWD-i" means all-wheel drive with an electric motor on the rear axle.

What the report confirms

Technical data: fuel, power and drivetrain
Emissions: CO₂ and Euro standard
Service history: the services found, with the date and mileage

What only a garage can tell you

A hybrid system test at a garage with a Toyota diagnostic tool. On many models, also ask about the filter of the fan that cools the battery.

How much the car has been used.

Many Toyota hybrids were bought for heavy use: taxis, ride-hailing, fleets. High mileage isn't a problem in itself, but it has to show in the price and the car's condition. Start with the yearly average.

About the mileage check →

How many km a year has it done?A rough calculation

Year of first registrationMileage in the ad

≈ 24.000km a year, on average

Normal mileage

In line with a private car. Still check that the readings in the history rise steadily, without drops.

The thresholds are guides, not a rule. The average doesn't show how the mileage built up: the report shows the actual readings, each with its date.

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Mileage check

Track how the mileage evolves over time and any discrepancies between records, when they appear.

No inconsistencies

Note

The chart shows the available mileage records. The absence of discrepancies does not guarantee the vehicle's actual mileage.

Last known mileage: 32.831 km

8 mileage records found

Average: about 6.200 km per year

In the report you see the readings on a chart, each with its date. That shows whether the mileage rose steadily or dropped at some point.

Where to find each answer.

Some answers are in the car's history. The rest you get from a garage or a dealer, before you pay.

The reportIs it a self-charging hybrid or a plug-in?The technical data and emissions in the report.

The reportIs the mileage genuine?The readings chart in the report. A drop is flagged.

The reportHas it been damaged, here or in another country?The damage section, when there are records.

The report + papersWas it serviced on time?The services found in the report, plus the seller's invoices for gaps in the history.

At the garageHow healthy is the hybrid battery?A test of the hybrid system at a garage with a Toyota diagnostic tool.

At the garageDoes everything work now?Diagnostics and a test drive. The car must start without errors, with the READY light on for hybrids.

Generations, by chassis code.

Toyota names its generations with codes, used in parts catalogues and on forums. The year and model in the report show your car's generation.

Yaris

XP1302011–2020
XP2102020–

The XP210 is built on a new platform with a new hybrid system. Both generations were built in France for Europe.

Auris

E1502006–2012
E1802012–2018

In Europe, the Auris was replaced by the Corolla in 2019. The E180 generation also had a hybrid version.

Corolla

E2102019–

The Auris's successor in Europe. The Corolla E210 comes as a 1.8 and a 2.0 hybrid, at different prices.

C-HR

AX102016–2023
AX202023–

The second generation also comes as a plug-in. Confirm the powertrain before comparing prices.

RAV4

XA402013–2018
XA502019–

The XA50 comes as a hybrid, with front-wheel drive or AWD-i, and as a plug-in. Diesel only appears on older generations.

Prius

XW302009–2015
XW502016–2022
XW602023–

In Europe, the XW60 generation is sold as a plug-in. Older Priuses often have high mileage.

Emissions, from the report.

CO₂ and the Euro standard matter for taxes and access to low-emission zones. A hybrid usually has lower values than a conventional engine of the same power, and a plug-in's official CO₂ figure is much lower.

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Emissions and pollution standard

See the manufacturer-declared CO₂ emissions and the European pollution standard for this model.

Data available

Note

High CO₂ emissions don't automatically indicate a problem. They can be normal for cars with large engines, heavier weight, all-wheel drive, or sporty performance.

CO₂ emissions g/km

Up to 120

120 - 140

CO₂ emissions and pollution standard

128 g/km

Euro 6d

140 - 155

155 - 165

165 - 190

190 - 225

225+

Note

High CO₂ emissions don't automatically indicate a problem. They can be normal for cars with large engines, heavier weight, all-wheel drive, or sporty performance.

CO₂ emissions and pollution standard

128 g/km

Euro 6d

Up to 120

120 - 140

140 - 155

155 - 165

165 - 190

190 - 225

225+

Toyota questions.

What buyers want to know before choosing a used Toyota.

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Enter the 17 characters of the VIN in the field on this page. You see the make and model for free, then you can buy the full report: mileage, damage, services, technical data, emissions and the other sections available for that car.

No. The report shows the recorded history: mileage, services, damage, technical data. The battery and hybrid system are checked with a test at a garage that has a Toyota diagnostic tool.

The first characters show the manufacturer and, at Toyota, usually also the plant's country: JT for Japan, SB1 for the United Kingdom, VNK for France, NMT for Turkey. The same model can come from different plants.

The report includes a commercial use check: taxi, rental or fleet. The mileage chart also shows a very high yearly mileage. On the car, look at the wear on the rear seat and steering wheel and for mounting marks on the dashboard.

Not in the traditional sense. On the AWD-i, the rear wheels are driven by a separate electric motor, with no propshaft. It helps on slippery roads but isn't designed for rough terrain. The drivetrain appears in the report's technical data.

Ask a Toyota dealer, with the VIN. In many countries Toyota extends the warranty when the services are done in its official network, but the terms differ from country to country.

Toyota questions.

What buyers want to know before choosing a used Toyota.

Enter the 17 characters of the VIN in the field on this page. You see the make and model for free, then you can buy the full report: mileage, damage, services, technical data, emissions and the other sections available for that car.

No. The report shows the recorded history: mileage, services, damage, technical data. The battery and hybrid system are checked with a test at a garage that has a Toyota diagnostic tool.

The first characters show the manufacturer and, at Toyota, usually also the plant's country: JT for Japan, SB1 for the United Kingdom, VNK for France, NMT for Turkey. The same model can come from different plants.

The report includes a commercial use check: taxi, rental or fleet. The mileage chart also shows a very high yearly mileage. On the car, look at the wear on the rear seat and steering wheel and for mounting marks on the dashboard.

Not in the traditional sense. On the AWD-i, the rear wheels are driven by a separate electric motor, with no propshaft. It helps on slippery roads but isn't designed for rough terrain. The drivetrain appears in the report's technical data.

Ask a Toyota dealer, with the VIN. In many countries Toyota extends the warranty when the services are done in its official network, but the terms differ from country to country.

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