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AU05 EMK

2005 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

200,110 mi
Last recorded200,110 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 200,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex pipes both sides,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 200,104 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex pipes both sides,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 199,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock dust cover incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 199,812 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSF shock dust cover incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 199,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear evidence of OSF tyre rubbing on undertray, not fouling at time of test.

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both front and rear prop shaft bearing rubbers heavily deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 199,156 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear evidence of OSF tyre rubbing on undertray, not fouling at time of test.

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both front and rear prop shaft bearing rubbers heavily deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 195,112 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2022 191,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 185,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 185,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe in engine bay leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 179,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS front to rear pipes (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both OS and NS rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear propshaft bearing mounts deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2019 172,593 miles

Both prop shaft rubber mounts worn

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Lower rubber seat split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 165,120 miles

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 165,119 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 159,299 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front wipers smeary

Fail 30 Mar 2017 159,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 153,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 141,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres have stones in them.

n/s/r tail lamp cracked but secure and light output correct.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 134,462 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded.Rear box outer cover coming away and hanging dowm

Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 125,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,388 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,629 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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AU05 EMK is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,750 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 California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 EMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 EMK is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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