MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,484 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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 ???
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?
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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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LX05 HGC is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 August 2005.
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