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KE06 DXG

2006 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,529 mi
Last recorded78,529 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 DXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,529 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 78,490 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 78,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,015 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,089 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,778 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2021 66,778 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,322 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2019 60,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2018 59,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2017 59,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2016 54,676 miles

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,568 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 44,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,508 miles

cuts to all 4 tyre treads

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KE06 DXG is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KE06 DXG, 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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What year was KE06 DXG registered?

KE06 DXG is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KE06 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE06 DXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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