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SH09 VGU

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,312 mi
Last recorded195,312 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 VGU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 195,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front2rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 195,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded and broken(needs complete axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam corroded damaged, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached axle beam (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front2rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 187,823 miles

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 181,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 181,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 171,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 160,731 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 160,729 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 151,128 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play.

both front wishbones bushes perished.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 136,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,244 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,726 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,129 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,904 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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SH09 VGU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH09 VGU, 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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What year was SH09 VGU registered?

SH09 VGU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SH09 VGU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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