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MJ57 AFV

2007 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,609 mi
Last recorded124,609 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 AFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 124,609 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 124,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,077 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded (outer skin peeling)

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 113,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,173 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,899 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 85,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,668 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,071 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,088 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,891 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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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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