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VU09 DVW

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DVW
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,247 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper cracked

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 17 Feb 2024 89,760 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle, shock absorbers and springs corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 89,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Rear axle, shock absorbers and springs corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,827 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 87,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,990 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears scored (1.1.14 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 84,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears scored (1.1.14 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,044 miles

o/s rear tyre perished 205/55/16

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,615 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s front tyre wearing low 205/55/16

Fail 19 Feb 2015 48,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s front tyre wearing low 205/55/16

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,528 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,060 miles

unable to check middle o/s/r seat belt rear due to seats folded down because of mobility aid

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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VU09 DVW is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU09 DVW, 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 VU09 DVW registered?

VU09 DVW is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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