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GM59 VGM

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,694 mi
Last recorded45,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM59 VGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 44,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 43,535 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 40,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,186 miles

Osf & Nsr Shock Absorber has a slight misting of oil Rear indicator bulbs slightly discolored

Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 35,254 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,959 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 22,342 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,165 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2013 18,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake long travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 14,376 miles

front wipers smearing screen.

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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GM59 VGM is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 72,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM59 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GM59 VGM is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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