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GU59 VBT

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 93,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 86,899 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 86,899 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,510 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight effect on beam image (4.1.4 (b))

misting of oil around rear diff

Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight effect on beam image (4.1.4 (b))

misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,290 miles

emission too low to detect

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,103 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,233 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,105 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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GU59 VBT is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU59 VBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU59 VBT registered?

GU59 VBT is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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