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GK54 ALO

2005 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,178 mi
Last recorded215,178 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 215,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 215,177 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 214,540 miles

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

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tailgate stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 214,490 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides, white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (in hub type) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tailgate stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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GK54 ALO is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,750 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 GK54 ALO, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK54 ALO is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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