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K500 DKS

2009 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 DKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,048 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,686 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,498 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2024 73,495 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,937 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,730 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,635 miles

Exhaust System Corroded But No Exhaust Leaks.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,816 miles

Exhaust system corrosion but not blowing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,440 miles

o/s driveshaft wear

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,118 miles

High level brake light adrift

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,074 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,366 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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K500 DKS is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K500 DKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K500 DKS registered?

K500 DKS is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is K500 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 DKS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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