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CA51 GWV

2002 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen California113,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,295 miles

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

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

radiator support cross member badly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 95,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped under the bench seat unobtainable (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded likely to fail (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped under the bench seat unobtainable (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on the suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on the suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

radiator support cross member badly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,946 miles

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

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

front radiator support panel corroded and holed

Fail 3 Dec 2024 94,945 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front radiator support panel corroded and holed

Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,508 miles

Front cross member corroded and holed (outside the prescribed area)

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

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

all front suspension corroding

all rear suspension corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroded and holed (outside the prescribed area)

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

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

all front suspension corroding

all rear suspension corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,276 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 94,275 miles

Brake cable damaged Front cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,150 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Rear Shock absorbers are in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2020 93,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but not to excess

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 93,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but not to excess

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,848 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre very perished

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrules rusty

Rear suspension arms very rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,084 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Rear outer brake hose ferulles rusty both sides

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,084 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front brake discs rusty

Rear outer brake hose ferulles rusty both sides

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,673 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 91,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,035 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,031 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,859 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,769 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,162 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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CA51 GWV is a 2002 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 113,882 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 CA51 GWV, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA51 GWV is a 2002 Volkswagen California, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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