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DG09 HLH

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,229 mi
Last recorded137,229 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 137,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,135 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 126,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,937 miles

Front windscreen washer pipe split but still providing sufficient washer fluid to the windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2022 120,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front windscreen washer pipe split but still providing sufficient washer fluid to the windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,598 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,961 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,961 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 31,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HLH is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green 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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

DG09 HLH is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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