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BJ09 DRX

2009 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,085 mi
Last recorded106,085 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 DRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 106,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 104,133 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 May 2024 103,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 17 May 2023 97,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 92,730 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,251 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 49,025 miles

Exhaust middle and rear boxes are corroding

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 May 2015 49,025 miles

Exhaust middle and rear boxes are corroding

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2014 41,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,627 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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BJ09 DRX is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ09 DRX, 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 BJ09 DRX registered?

BJ09 DRX is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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