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LG06 LBK

2006 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 LBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 112,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,961 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 101,961 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to the right on both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 98,816 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources showing dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,814 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front washer aim low

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Fail 11 Jan 2022 92,814 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer aim low

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,506 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 84,045 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,446 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,060 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 64,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 64,799 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,063 miles

Passangers mirror cover damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Passangers mirror cover damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,090 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,090 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

traction control light on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,573 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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LG06 LBK is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 64,433 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 LG06 LBK, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG06 LBK is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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