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AK09 UOH

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,063 mi
Last recorded187,063 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 187,063 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 187,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 178,976 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 178,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 171,597 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 164,443 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 159,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 153,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 148,223 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 148,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 125,614 miles

Central Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 125,614 miles

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

Central Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 112,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge+ Cut in Inner Tyrewall (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,762 miles

Covers Fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Door Difficult to Close

Rear Seats Missing At Time Of Test

Tow Ball Not Fitted At Time of Test

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edges

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,988 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edges

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 50,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 50,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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AK09 UOH is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK09 UOH, 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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AK09 UOH is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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