MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front o/s/f fog light not working
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog light not working
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under body trims fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under body trims fitted
Offside Front fog light not working
How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?
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LA09 FMX is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LA09 FMX, 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 LA09 FMX registered?
LA09 FMX is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 8 June 2009.
Is LA09 FMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA09 FMX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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