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LA59 WMJ

2009 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 WMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 67,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 65,584 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 65,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,430 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,218 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LA59 WMJ is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA59 WMJ, 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 LA59 WMJ registered?

LA59 WMJ is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA59 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 WMJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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