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KU57 KUO

2007 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,433 mi
Last recorded59,433 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 KUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 59,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 52,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not retract as intended. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 51,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,445 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 49,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise brake service ie strip down clean build back up

Pass 3 May 2018 32,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

all brake discs are corroded looks like van been sitting advise full brake check to look at brakes

both front wiper slightly insecure tie on with wire..... advise NEW blades

Fail 3 May 2018 32,989 miles

Rear Spare wheel insecure spare wheel missing (6.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

all brake discs are corroded looks like van been sitting advise full brake check to look at brakes

both front wiper slightly insecure tie on with wire..... advise NEW blades

Pass 5 May 2017 32,107 miles

Front worn and corroding

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,102 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil below min (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber perished and cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 32,023 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,252 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,029 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,345 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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KU57 KUO is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 75,416 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 KU57 KUO, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU57 KUO registered?

KU57 KUO is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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