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GK59 WFA

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,325 mi
Last recorded123,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 WFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 123,325 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,both also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust central and rear box corroded/split

Fail 17 Jul 2026 123,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,both also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust central and rear box corroded/split

Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 116,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 108,388 miles

Central and Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens defective

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 108,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/R16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central and Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens defective

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

Spare wheel not fully secure in carrier

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 108,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Exhaust system getting corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. 215-65-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 99,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,082 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,467 miles

front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Fail 1 Aug 2017 59,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front number plate is damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Fail 29 Aug 2014 38,162 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Fail 31 Aug 2013 30,143 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread slightly deterioated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,143 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread slightly deterioated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 22,315 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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GK59 WFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GK59 WFA, 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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GK59 WFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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