MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside rear inner drive shaft boot deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake component damp
How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?
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GRT 42T is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 56,777 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 GRT 42T, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GRT 42T registered?
GRT 42T is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 18 May 2009.
Is GRT 42T safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRT 42T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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