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NK05 XYM

2005 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NK05 XYM is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,750 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 NK05 XYM, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK05 XYM registered?

NK05 XYM is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is NK05 XYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 XYM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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