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AJ59 EFP

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 121,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 121,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 121,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 118,577 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,332 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,332 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,114 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,405 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 90,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,089 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,734 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 69,734 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,679 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 59,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,026 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle has only drivers seat fitted.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR tyre inner sidewall cracked.

OSR tyre out of shape.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle has only drivers seat fitted.

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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AJ59 EFP is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 AJ59 EFP, 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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AJ59 EFP is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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