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DG09 HJF

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,550 mi
Last recorded148,550 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 148,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 145,672 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 138,112 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 138,104 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2023 130,486 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad sensor wire incomplete..warning on dash

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear gearbox mount weak

Fail 16 Jul 2022 130,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad sensor wire incomplete..warning on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear gearbox mount weak

Pass 19 Jul 2021 129,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 126,134 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 120,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 114,033 miles

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,996 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,323 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 87,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,939 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 7 Apr 2014 85,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 73,251 miles

near side headlamp aim on upper limit.

off side rear lamp lens cracked.

Fail 10 May 2013 73,249 miles

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

near side headlamp aim on upper limit.

off side rear lamp lens cracked.

Pass 1 May 2012 56,721 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 56,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HJF is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG09 HJF, 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 DG09 HJF registered?

DG09 HJF is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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