2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · SJ09 VLX
2009 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 91,054 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ09 VLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 91,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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SJ09 VLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Avensis (SJ09 VLX) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
SJ09 VLX Mileage History
- 19/07/202486,766 mi
- 05/05/202590,014 mi+3,248 mi
- 08/05/202590,014 mi
- 12/05/202691,054 mi+1,040 mi
- 19/05/202691,054 mi
Average of roughly 2,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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