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HG09 YTW

2009 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 YTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 94,408 miles

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

Front Wipers smeary

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 83,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 83,793 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,004 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,980 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2022 70,549 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2021 65,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,708 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 58,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 52,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,302 miles

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,533 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 42,533 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light on at all times (1.9.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,067 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,067 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,842 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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HG09 YTW is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HG09 YTW, 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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HG09 YTW is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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