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EX09 HZD

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,948 mi
Last recorded119,948 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 HZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 119,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,617 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 112,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washer jets missing (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,171 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 109,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,737 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 100,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,768 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 98,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,958 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 97,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,042 miles

Child seats fitted to o/s/middle seat - and centre rear seat unable to check seat belts at the time of test.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,610 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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EX09 HZD is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX09 HZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX09 HZD registered?

EX09 HZD is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is EX09 HZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 HZD shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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