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DG59 NWT

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,861 mi
Last recorded154,861 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 NWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 154,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 154,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 144,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in back box and general corrosion to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s shock casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 144,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in back box and general corrosion to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s shock casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 134,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS covers slightly perished but intact (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured and cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 134,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS covers slightly perished but intact (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured and cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb holder loose, temporarily repaired (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,009 miles

Exhaust general corrosion

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber casing and bump stop covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,897 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s , corrosion to bodies (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 24 Nov 2021 112,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s , corrosion to bodies (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,818 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamps have slight damage to reflectors

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

General corrosion to exhaust and mounting brackets

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater has water ingress but still working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Center brake light cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,593 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to exhaust system, secure and not blowing.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,682 miles

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 May 2015 69,833 miles

Exhaust centre and rear section corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,723 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,018 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,556 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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DG59 NWT is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG59 NWT, 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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DG59 NWT is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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