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GX05 BYK

2005 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

186,914 mi
Last recorded186,914 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 186,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 186,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 177,069 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear main suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 166,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2023 158,184 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 154,181 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,752 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 150,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 144,086 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 144,085 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower on offside? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,449 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 5 Mar 2019 135,447 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Excessive damage (3.2 (c) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased before test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,106 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,111 miles

front discs slightly worn on inside

rear discs slightly pitted on outside

Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,111 miles

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

front discs slightly worn on inside

rear discs slightly pitted on outside

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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GX05 BYK is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GX05 BYK, 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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GX05 BYK is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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