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DG59 NXX

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

205,639 mi
Last recorded205,639 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 205,639 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

side steps connect bar corroding away

Pass 2 Nov 2024 194,332 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 194,249 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 186,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 186,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 176,344 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 176,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 167,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,061 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 161,061 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,929 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

oil level low.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 132,169 miles

offside rear mishaping

rear disc pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 132,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear mishaping

rear disc pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 111,302 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 111,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2016 111,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,788 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 79,494 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2014 79,494 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,114 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 64,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,184 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 45,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NXX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DG59 NXX, 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 DG59 NXX registered?

DG59 NXX is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is DG59 NXX safe to buy?

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