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2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,597 mi
Last recorded125,597 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 CW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 125,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 125,593 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,002 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 121,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,876 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 116,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,291 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - on hubs (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

instrument cluster indicator tell-tales are flashing fast

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2023 112,289 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - on hubs (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

instrument cluster indicator tell-tales are flashing fast

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,679 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,695 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,388 miles

Engine has oil leak/s, unable to determine severity due to fitted undertrays

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside rear brake disc outer face is badly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer pipe near bonnet hinge is split

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,077 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,994 miles

Complete exhaust system in a poor condition

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,783 miles

rear silencor poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,177 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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28 CW is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 80,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 28 CW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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28 CW is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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