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OU54 TTJ

2005 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

214,451 mi
Last recorded214,451 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 TTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 214,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber seat perished and splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 208,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 203,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 199,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 199,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 198,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 193,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 188,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 181,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 181,602 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 170,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 163,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 159,453 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 148,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 141,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 125,528 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 111,621 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 111,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 71,368 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,522 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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OU54 TTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OU54 TTJ, 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 OU54 TTJ registered?

OU54 TTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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