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HDE 83D

2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 83D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,108 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 75,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 72,779 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,762 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,124 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY LOW AND DAMAGED

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

FRONT PANAL IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,344 miles

front bumper is damaged causing problems with drivers door.

rear flexy brake hose is very close to the n/s/r inner cv boot.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,935 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear indicator lights show red/orange benefit of doubt given to owner

Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,935 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear indicator lights show red/orange benefit of doubt given to owner

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,867 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2011 65,457 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 65,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,079 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,991 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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HDE 83D is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDE 83D, 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 HDE 83D registered?

HDE 83D is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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