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BN09 GRX

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,850 mi
Last recorded58,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 GRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 58,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,470 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Metal Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 35,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to being snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 20,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 19,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,719 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,738 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 14,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 13,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,079 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing between tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has been slightly kerbed

Nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall not to cord

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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BN09 GRX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BN09 GRX, 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 BN09 GRX registered?

BN09 GRX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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