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CE59 ZVN

2009 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,451 mi
Last recorded109,451 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 ZVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,732 miles

exhaust rear box tip detiorated

Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,271 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 97,260 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,451 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread/ worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,684 miles

both rear tyres uneven tyre wear inner edges but still have 3/4 tread patten so just advised today

Pass 19 Oct 2013 28,439 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,770 miles

low emitter-no smoke test results

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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CE59 ZVN is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE59 ZVN, 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 CE59 ZVN registered?

CE59 ZVN is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is CE59 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 ZVN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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