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PX55 AHL

2005 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,758 mi
Last recorded175,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 AHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 175,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 83,174 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 165,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 157,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 157,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,077 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 141,402 miles

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

under tray and both side under sill cover fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,198 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 134,192 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,131 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 121,131 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,361 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,360 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on suspension (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 147,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear seat belt slow retracting

Pass 20 May 2015 130,747 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 130,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low

offside rear tyre becoming low

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,505 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,271 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,189 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,869 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,654 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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PX55 AHL is a 2005 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PX55 AHL, 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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PX55 AHL is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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