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BN59 EOG

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,895 mi
Last recorded164,895 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 EOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 164,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner tread

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 164,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner tread

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 157,731 miles

Heatshield loose but secure

Pass 16 Aug 2024 152,121 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 152,120 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 143,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2023 143,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2022 134,070 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 134,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 127,902 miles

exhaust system has slight surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2021 127,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system has slight surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 122,601 miles

exhaust system corroded outer skin

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,680 miles

front brake discs pitted

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,676 miles

Front brake discs pitted

various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front brake discs pitted

various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 83,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge & cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge & cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,861 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,847 miles

offside rear coil spring fractured

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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BN59 EOG is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN59 EOG, 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 BN59 EOG registered?

BN59 EOG is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is BN59 EOG safe to buy?

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