MOT Status
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exhaust corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
exhaust corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front and rear suspension components corroded
Exhaust centre section corroded (outer skin peeling)
Rear Suspension components corroded
EXHAUST CORRODED OUTER SKIN PEELING
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake efficiency only just met m.o.t standed
front and rear suspension components corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
EXHAUST CORRODED OUTER SKIN PEELING
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear exhaust back box corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MJ57 AFV is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MJ57 AFV, 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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What year was MJ57 AFV registered?
MJ57 AFV is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 19 October 2007.
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