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AO59 VZB

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 170,250 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 161,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 152,949 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 152,928 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 145,562 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 145,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 120,492 miles

Front Side repeater not working BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 115,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,977 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,859 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 71,806 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,139 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 62,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,984 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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AO59 VZB is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,912 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 Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 VZB, 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 AO59 VZB registered?

AO59 VZB is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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