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GJ57 OSU

2007 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 OSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,821 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 82,821 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s/r & o/s/r (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,282 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,086 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,685 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 58,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,869 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2015 43,869 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,010 miles

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

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

both front tyres have small cuts to the cordes

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 16,926 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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GJ57 OSU is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GJ57 OSU, 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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GJ57 OSU is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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