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K64 YUK

2006 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

242,798 mi
Last recorded242,798 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK64 YUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 242,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 242,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 233,672 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover rotten

general corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2024 220,834 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 211,443 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 199,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 188,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 185,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 185,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 171,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 171,487 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 160,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 131,383 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 131,383 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre stop light secured around the edge with tape

Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,888 miles

Exhaust centre and rear silencers slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2015 115,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre and rear silencers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,099 miles

the exhaust rear and middel boxes are corroded but not holed

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,435 miles

brake discs corroded

crack on screen ( not effecting drivers view )

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,297 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K64 YUK is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K64 YUK, 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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K64 YUK is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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