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FM56 YBD

2007 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

271,556 mi
Last recorded271,556 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 271,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 269,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 269,168 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 265,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 265,423 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 259,669 miles

Offside Front engine under tray hanging down fixing point damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 254,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 245,314 miles

Rear exhaust boxes corroded and outer layers coming away

Fail 11 Aug 2021 245,310 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear exhaust boxes corroded and outer layers coming away

Pass 7 Aug 2020 236,869 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 236,869 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 227,667 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 227,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 217,255 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 217,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 209,219 miles

Central Rear Middle and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 209,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Middle and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 201,774 miles

Beam benders are fitted but there is still a slight kick up to the right.

Recommend right hand drive headlamps are fitted

covers fitted to underside obscuring some components

left hand drive headlamps fitted to vehicle.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 188,538 miles

MIL Illuminated

offside rear Registration lamp is dull

Pass 30 Jun 2014 169,318 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 169,318 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FM56 YBD is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM56 YBD, 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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FM56 YBD is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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