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YR09 VBG

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,453 mi
Last recorded92,453 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VBG
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,453 miles

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

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

heavily corroded under vehicle suspension and floors

Pass 28 May 2025 89,849 miles

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 87,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,620 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 83,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 80,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,753 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,874 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,451 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,548 miles

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

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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YR09 VBG is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR09 VBG, 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 YR09 VBG registered?

YR09 VBG is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is YR09 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 VBG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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