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WX09 AKJ

2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 78,124 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 68,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 66,834 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 66,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 66,303 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt catch missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes at hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill holed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 61,204 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,827 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 57,820 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,764 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 57,764 miles

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,584 miles

Both rear lamp units faded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front indicator lamp faded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 57,574 miles

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

Both rear lamp units faded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front indicator lamp faded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,880 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,871 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and fouling on steering arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust silencers corroded & in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 45,071 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,176 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear tyre is badly worn on inner edge also sidewall spliting

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,392 miles

brake pedal soft

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,438 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

rear metal water pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,058 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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WX09 AKJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WX09 AKJ, 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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WX09 AKJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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