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DG59 VNM

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,030 mi
Last recorded100,030 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VNM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 100,030 miles

body damage evident

recommend a brakes inspection .

Fail 7 Feb 2026 99,977 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear light cluster damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body damage evident

recommend a brakes inspection .

heat shield over front section exhaust insecure / can not be removed , needs to be refitted .

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,220 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 95,218 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 84,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,606 miles

Indicator switch faulty intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 82,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

rear pads look low

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 81,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,343 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 79,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wing mirror duck taped on secure

Fail 9 Feb 2019 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wing mirror duck taped on secure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,137 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,137 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

unable to fully test o/s/r wheel bearing due to wheel binding

Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 39,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 33,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,625 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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DG59 VNM is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 59,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG59 VNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Auris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG59 VNM is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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