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LJ55 XDC

2005 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 XDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 106,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,915 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,468 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,261 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,154 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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LJ55 XDC is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,750 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 LJ55 XDC, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ55 XDC is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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