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AF59 HBC

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,077 mi
Last recorded189,077 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 189,077 miles

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

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

handbrake lever button damaged

offside rear tyre very close to limit on inside

slight play in nearside tie bar

Fail 16 Feb 2026 189,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on rather than position lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever button damaged

offside rear tyre very close to limit on inside

slight play in nearside tie bar

Pass 30 Jan 2025 175,799 miles

nearside front inner wishbone bush worn

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear inner brake discs corroded

rear shocks corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 175,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner wishbone bush worn

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear inner brake discs corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rattle from broken bias weight

Fail 1 Feb 2023 151,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rattle from broken bias weight

Pass 21 Feb 2022 142,968 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 142,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated +play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 135,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 135,083 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,225 miles

Exhaust bracket/mount corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,152 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,699 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 105,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre has light cracking to the inner wall

off side rear tyre has light cracking to inner wall

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 100,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre has light cracking to inner wall

off side rear tyre has light cracking to inner wall

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,009 miles

OSR tyre cut on inside side wall

Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR tyre cut on inside side wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,668 miles

Rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,009 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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AF59 HBC is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,912 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 Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF59 HBC is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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