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DG09 HKJ

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,610 mi
Last recorded107,610 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,610 miles

Undertray Fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 101,462 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 96,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 91,574 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 91,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 88,486 miles

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

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

Rear center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2021 85,548 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,565 miles

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 80,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 31 May 2019 80,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 15 May 2018 74,956 miles

Rear centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 66,718 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,410 miles

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,395 miles

o\s\rear tyre has perished in tread Rear disc pads are 60 % worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,130 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake caliper boot coming off

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,651 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 HKJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

DG09 HKJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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