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B9 JVB

2009 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,887 mi
Last recorded52,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 JVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 52,887 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2025 49,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,141 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 26,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 25,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 14,171 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,607 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,574 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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B9 JVB is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 56,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 JVB, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 JVB registered?

B9 JVB is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is B9 JVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 JVB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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