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DY09 VGU

2009 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,426 mi
Last recorded102,426 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Navara86,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 VGU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,426 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody of vehicle coated in wax oyl including all brake hoses and pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 90,036 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,044 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 81,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front hanger mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2023 75,993 miles

Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,830 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extensive corrosion in chassis around rear leaf spring mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 67,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken linkage and spring (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extensive corrosion in chassis around rear leaf spring mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 53,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,041 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 43,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 34,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,165 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,307 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 17,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 15,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,513 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn

center stop lamp inop/ poss disconected

nearside washer jet inop

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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DY09 VGU is a 2009 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 86,647 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 Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY09 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY09 VGU is a 2009 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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