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BN09 YTX

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,769 mi
Last recorded173,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 173,769 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 171,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 168,068 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 168,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 166,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 166,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 157,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 157,697 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

ns middle undertray insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2020 154,199 miles

exhaust outer skin rusted

Fail 27 Jun 2020 154,192 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))

exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 138,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 135,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,225 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,871 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Apr 2012 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN09 YTX, 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 BN09 YTX registered?

BN09 YTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is BN09 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 YTX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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