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NK55 TXX

2005 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,051 mi
Last recorded203,051 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 TXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 203,051 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 169,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 145,429 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,270 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,097 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,176 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,918 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,501 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,501 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,359 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

slight leak from turbo/manifold area found during emissions test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,703 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 38,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,643 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,643 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,401 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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NK55 TXX is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK55 TXX, 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.

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What year was NK55 TXX registered?

NK55 TXX is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is NK55 TXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 TXX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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