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BF09 WGW

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,261 mi
Last recorded127,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 WGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 127,261 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,907 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

both rear reflectors cracked

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads worn low

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2024 110,730 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 110,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 99,800 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 99,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,667 miles

covers fitted

suspension top mounts worn

Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,664 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

covers fitted

suspension top mounts worn

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,865 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,114 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,099 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,312 miles

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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BF09 WGW is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF09 WGW, 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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BF09 WGW is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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