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BN59 WHD

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

100,739 mi
Last recorded100,739 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 100,739 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 100,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,951 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 96,951 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,559 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 12 Sep 2023 94,559 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front tyres outer edges worn reaching cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,283 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 89,280 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,305 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,197 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 77,197 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,889 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,327 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,001 miles

exhaust corroded front tyres worn close to legal limits on outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,001 miles

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

exhaust corroded front tyres worn close to legal limits on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,287 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 53,287 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,619 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wall cut but not showing ply

Fail 23 Aug 2013 31,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,788 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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BN59 WHD is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WHD, 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 BN59 WHD registered?

BN59 WHD is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is BN59 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 WHD shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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