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EU56 TRX

2007 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

245,405 mi
Last recorded245,405 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 TRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 245,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 233,865 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 232,429 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 229,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 216,165 miles

Child seats fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 216,165 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Child seats fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 204,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 196,468 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 196,459 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 184,665 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 184,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 167,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 167,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 149,415 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,245 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 129,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 104,481 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 104,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,230 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,541 miles

screw found in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,464 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,403 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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EU56 TRX is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EU56 TRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU56 TRX registered?

EU56 TRX is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 August 2007.

Is EU56 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 TRX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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