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GL06 EVK

2006 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 EVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside NON OBLIGATORY (PRE 2009) REVERSE LAMP INOPERATIVE

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,165 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 122,153 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,113 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very slight perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear and centre exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, sidewalls starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set on position 1 ()

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,370 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,351 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2019 81,256 miles

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

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 15 May 2018 75,337 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,805 miles

Nearside Front mirror trim missing

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front mirror trim missing

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre ,small cut but quite deep

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,435 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,083 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 32,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 21,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL06 EVK is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 64,433 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 GL06 EVK, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL06 EVK is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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