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RO59 ABZ

2009 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,090 mi
Last recorded194,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 ABZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 194,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 181,979 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring inspection of underbody components

rear seats folded into bed position - unable to check operation of seat belts

Pass 18 Aug 2023 168,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 152,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 136,972 miles

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,906 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 117,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,010 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 86,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner section of disc slightly dished (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner section of disc slightly dished (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner section of disc slightly dished (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner section of disc slightly dished (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,448 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

top strut bearings noisy on turns

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,290 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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RO59 ABZ is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO59 ABZ, 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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RO59 ABZ is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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