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EU07 XSJ

2007 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

253,618 mi
Last recorded253,618 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 XSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 253,618 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 253,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 252,813 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 252,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 250,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 250,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2022 242,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 230,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 230,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 224,632 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 224,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 206,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 115,336 miles

Exhaust got corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 115,333 miles

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

Exhaust got corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 171,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 158,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 131,869 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2015 131,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2014 107,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,389 miles

low emitter- no smoke test results

Pass 22 May 2012 76,356 miles

diesel smoke test readings not available-low emitter

Fail 22 May 2012 76,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

diesel smoke test readings not available-low emitter

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,351 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres very lumpy tread and cracked around outer edges.

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 19 May 2010 49,769 miles

inner edge of rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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EU07 XSJ is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 75,416 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 EU07 XSJ, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU07 XSJ registered?

EU07 XSJ is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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