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LX05 HGC

2005 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,484 mi
Last recorded127,484 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner hard to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,815 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 98,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,257 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both centre & rear silencers outer skins corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 79,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both centre & rear silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,473 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,472 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,096 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner

Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,096 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,334 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 6,838 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANT

BEWARE! SIGNS OF SOMETHING SERIOUS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE FIRE AND ACCIDENT DAMAGE / REPAIR VERY EVIDENT

OFFSIDE SUN VISOR MISSING

SIGNS THAT BOTH REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN BINDING BRAKE PADS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR AND BRAKING MATERIAL BREAKING UP RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

TRIAGULAR SHAPED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY ???

Fail 20 May 2009 6,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANT

BEWARE! SIGNS OF SOMETHING SERIOUS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE FIRE AND ACCIDENT DAMAGE / REPAIR VERY EVIDENT

OFFSIDE SUN VISOR MISSING

SIGNS THAT BOTH REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN BINDING BRAKE PADS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR AND BRAKING MATERIAL BREAKING UP RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

TRIAGULAR SHAPED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY ???

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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LX05 HGC is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX05 HGC, 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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What year was LX05 HGC registered?

LX05 HGC is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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