CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT09 HUA

2009 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,759 mi
Last recorded80,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 HUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,759 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2026 80,755 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,125 miles

centre silencer deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,058 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,358 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,472 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,743 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,820 miles

both exhaust silencers outer skins are deteriorated

both headlamps have headlamp protectors fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,085 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not yet holed

Fail 19 Jul 2016 51,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not yet holed

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,131 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,756 miles

high level stop lamp obsecured by bike rack

Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volkswagen California reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT09 HUA is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT09 HUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT09 HUA?

You can check the full history of BT09 HUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT09 HUA registered?

BT09 HUA is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is BT09 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 HUA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT09 HUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT09 HUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.