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MK07 ENV

2007 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,753 mi
Last recorded109,753 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 109,753 miles

centre exhaust rusty/corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 109,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust rusty/corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,452 miles

Exhaust rusty and corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 105,452 miles

Exhaust rusty and corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 101,022 miles

O/S front cv boot deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,529 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

signs of corrosion to front subframe

Fail 22 Mar 2023 96,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides at front suspension - lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

signs of corrosion to front subframe

Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,425 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 80,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,780 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads about 70% worn

Rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,029 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs pitted

washer pipe split

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,926 miles

High Level Brake Light Lens Missing (But still shows red)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,681 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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MK07 ENV is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK07 ENV, 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 MK07 ENV registered?

MK07 ENV is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is MK07 ENV safe to buy?

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