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MA07 MZY

2007 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,910 mi
Last recorded170,910 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 MZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 170,910 miles

Both front tyres wearing lightly

Pass 12 Sep 2024 167,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 167,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 160,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 152,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

o/s/f suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 152,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

o/s/f suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 146,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 146,580 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking / perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

parking brake effort has only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,992 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 131,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,525 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,966 miles

engine mangment light on

wheels and archer cover in farm waste difficult to inspect

Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,121 miles

engine cover and under panels fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover and under panels fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Front inner cv gator leaking grease.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 92,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,782 miles

All four brake disc's are slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,827 miles

all four brake disc's are corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,965 miles

Nearside rear seat belt is slow to retract

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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MA07 MZY is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 75,416 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 MA07 MZY, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA07 MZY is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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