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AV09 LWJ

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,860 mi
Last recorded30,860 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 30,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 30,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 30,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 30,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 29,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 27,590 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,219 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Jun 2020 26,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r shock has very limited damping effect

o/s/r shock has very limited damping effect

Pass 15 May 2019 24,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 23,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 22,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,405 miles

both frt tyres slightly perished on tread pattern

Pass 5 May 2014 18,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 16,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,370 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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AV09 LWJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV09 LWJ, 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 AV09 LWJ registered?

AV09 LWJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is AV09 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 LWJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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