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GX59 APY

2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,443 mi
Last recorded30,443 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 APY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 30,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 30,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 30,403 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,859 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,432 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 29,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 28,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering component fractured damper (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 18,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,769 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split still clearing screen ok

Pass 18 Aug 2016 9,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,275 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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GX59 APY is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX59 APY, 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 GX59 APY registered?

GX59 APY is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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