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PF09 WTN

2009 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,763 mi
Last recorded120,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 WTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,763 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 139,773 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 116,676 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,962 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,188 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 32,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,351 miles

nsf tyre worn to approx 3mm tread

Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,015 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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PF09 WTN is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 56,777 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 PF09 WTN, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF09 WTN registered?

PF09 WTN is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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