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DG09 HJA

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,640 mi
Last recorded176,640 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 176,640 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 171,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,093 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 158,365 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 158,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 146,425 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 146,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth - just below 2mm and mishaping

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,994 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,496 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,725 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,224 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 532,667 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 23,766 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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DG09 HJA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG09 HJA, 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 DG09 HJA registered?

DG09 HJA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is DG09 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 HJA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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