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KY59 JMU

2009 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 JMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 85,812 miles

Exhaust middle section corroded

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust middle section corroded

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,067 miles

offside door mirror glass loose

play in nearside steering rack arm area. will require attention

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,165 miles

play in nearside steering rack arm area,may require attention

Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,335 miles

centre and rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight play in nearside steering rack? arm area

Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,877 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer sleevings corroded

rear brake pads worn? wearing. unable to see all brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,740 miles

Exhaust - center box deteriorating

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat-belt retracting slowly

Small chip on window-screen

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,851 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,829 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KY59 JMU is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY59 JMU, 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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KY59 JMU is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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