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MM06 EAY

2006 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,027 miles

Central Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 94,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,408 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread at 3mm

Nearside Washer jet slightly misaligned

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,018 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

parts of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2022 68,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

parts of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parts of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2021 62,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parts of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2020 61,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

parts of exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2020 61,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

parts of exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear exhaust in slightly poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

items in the windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,588 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

part of exhaust in poor condition

stickers in nearside of windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,840 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

stickers in nearside lower windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

stickers in nearside lower windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to crack

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,352 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,593 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre is slightly worn from the inner edge

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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MM06 EAY is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 64,433 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 MM06 EAY, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM06 EAY is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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