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BF59 BGX

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,709 mi
Last recorded36,709 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 36,709 miles

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

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

rear and centre exhaust silencers outer skin corrosion, no visible leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2024 35,089 miles

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

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

rear and centre exhaust silencers outer skin corrosion, no visible leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2023 33,024 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded no leaks detected

Fail 13 Dec 2023 33,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn plus dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded no leaks detected

Pass 16 Dec 2022 31,228 miles

exhaust centre section and rea silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,212 miles

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

exhaust center section and rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2021 29,211 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

exhaust center section and rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2020 27,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

exhaust centre section and rear box deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 23,050 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 23,050 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,091 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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BF59 BGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF59 BGX, 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 BF59 BGX registered?

BF59 BGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BF59 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 BGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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