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FY09 ZDU

2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,151 mi
Last recorded134,151 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 134,151 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 131,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 129,399 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 129,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 125,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 125,652 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged o/s/f--n/s/f--o/s/r (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,701 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 120,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 114,312 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING

Pass 23 May 2019 113,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 111,921 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Fail 21 Apr 2018 111,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,486 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 103,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,392 miles

slight wear in both front suspension arm inner rear bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to tread wear indicators

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,597 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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FY09 ZDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 54,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 ZDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY09 ZDU registered?

FY09 ZDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is FY09 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 ZDU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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