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GJ59 BOU

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,801 mi
Last recorded163,801 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 BOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 163,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 163,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters, both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 163,099 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters, both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 154,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,237 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,630 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,509 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear seats folded at time of test / seat belts not tested

Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,149 miles

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)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,854 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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GJ59 BOU is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ59 BOU, 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 GJ59 BOU registered?

GJ59 BOU is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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