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AK59 GMO

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,573 mi
Last recorded173,573 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 GMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 173,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2025 166,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2024 156,618 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 149,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 142,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 127,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 119,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 111,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,300 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 78,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AK59 GMO is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AK59 GMO, 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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AK59 GMO is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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