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DG59 NZD

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 NZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,748 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Central Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Offside rear Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

noise in top mounts

rear shockers corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2024 112,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

noise in top mounts

rear shockers corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,892 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,056 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 58,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 46,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 31,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,777 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 19,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,151 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 NZD is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

DG59 NZD is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is DG59 NZD safe to buy?

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