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KU09 LWG

2009 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,340 mi
Last recorded143,340 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 LWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,340 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

headlamps faded

rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,340 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

headlamps faded

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2024 134,210 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,280 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm ball joints perished

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage to windscreen nearside area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre & rear silencer outer casings corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,280 miles

exhaust centre & rear silencer casings corroding

windscreen has minor damage to nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,398 miles

exhaust centre & rear silencer casings corroded

windscreen has minor damage to nearside

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,598 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,140 miles

exhaust rear silencer casing corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,559 miles

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2015 43,398 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low.

Pass 23 May 2014 35,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,714 miles

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

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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KU09 LWG is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KU09 LWG, 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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What year was KU09 LWG registered?

KU09 LWG is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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The MOT history for KU09 LWG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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