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129,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nsf strut top mount creaking
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on outer casings both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded and strands split (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear exhaust corroded
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded top coil (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
centre and rear silencers outer skins peeling off
under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
silencer outer skins peeling
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
silencer outer skins peeling
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust back box outer casing corroded
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre silencer outer skin peeling
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
O/S/F brake disc corroded to excess on inside face
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KU09 LZH is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 KU09 LZH, 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 LZH registered?
KU09 LZH is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2009.
Is KU09 LZH safe to buy?
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