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GU09 VWG

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,953 mi
Last recorded178,953 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 VWG
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 178,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2025 178,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 177,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 167,148 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 159,552 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 144,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 135,486 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 135,486 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 104,532 miles

All tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2015

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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GU09 VWG is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 82,388 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 Lexus RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU09 VWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU09 VWG registered?

GU09 VWG is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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