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AO59 HXE

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,296 mi
Last recorded187,296 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 187,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 183,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 180,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 177,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 170,345 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 170,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 164,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 161,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

centre & rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 161,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower balljoint boot perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

centre & rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 156,715 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 156,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,532 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 126,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Fail 19 Sep 2016 126,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,896 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,284 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,477 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

13 Pin Tow bar socket affects operation of rear lights when connected to tester.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,477 miles

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

13 Pin Tow bar socket affects operation of rear lights when connected to tester.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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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AO59 HXE is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,460cc 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 AO59 HXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 HXE registered?

AO59 HXE is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AO59 HXE safe to buy?

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