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MF59 YPT

2009 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 YPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 50,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,074 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 47,032 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,525 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing a bit notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 40,611 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer disk face corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight tightness/sticking to both front top strut bearings.

Pass 31 Dec 2020 39,166 miles

Offside Front Outer and both rear outer disk faces corroding.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 37,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service due in 300 miles displaying on dash

Fail 19 Dec 2019 37,993 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service due in 300 miles displaying on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2018 34,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,787 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,993 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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MF59 YPT is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 56,777 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 MF59 YPT, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF59 YPT is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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