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OY07 ELJ

2007 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,789 mi
Last recorded111,789 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside and outside edges (underinflated) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,128 miles

Central exhaust outer shell peeling off

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

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 103,128 miles

Central exhaust outer shell peeling off

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

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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,484 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,376 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,071 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tread no ply exposed

Offside Rear slight inner edge wear

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 40,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,867 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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OY07 ELJ is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 OY07 ELJ, 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 OY07 ELJ registered?

OY07 ELJ is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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