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AJ59 VHA

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,325 mi
Last recorded179,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 179,325 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 168,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/ egr cooler area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear back box corroded and peeling

Pass 19 Feb 2024 160,463 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer is in a poor corroded condition

Fail 19 Feb 2024 160,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread edge to tyre wall has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer is in a poor corroded condition

Pass 23 Feb 2023 148,455 miles

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

Nearside Unable to open the sliding cargo door from outside.

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated End release button is missing but prong still allowing for the release to take place. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s and o\s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 148,455 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" shape mounting bush is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" shape mounting bush is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres are NOT "C" rated for light commercial loading.

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

Nearside Unable to open the sliding cargo door from outside.

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated End release button is missing but prong still allowing for the release to take place. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s and o\s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2022
Pass 12 May 2021 133,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 125,470 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 125,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,400 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 86,734 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 86,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,947 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth outter edge

unable to see front/rear inner brake pads

Fail 21 Oct 2013 617,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth outter edge

unable to see front/rear inner brake pads

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,264 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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AJ59 VHA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,912 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AJ59 VHA, 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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What year was AJ59 VHA registered?

AJ59 VHA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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