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BK09 EPZ

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,628 mi
Last recorded255,628 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 255,628 miles

Some under vehicle age related corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2025 245,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 230,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 217,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 204,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 194,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 187,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 169,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 153,011 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 153,010 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,240 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,170 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,413 miles

N75 valve noisey

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Tracking out on front axle

Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

N75 valve noisey

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Tracking out on front axle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,612 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,820 miles

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

rear number plate light lenses cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2012 52,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear number plate light lenses cracked

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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BK09 EPZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK09 EPZ, 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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What year was BK09 EPZ registered?

BK09 EPZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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