MOT Status
ValidMileage
306,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring (1.6 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring (3.4.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in nearside track rod
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
play in nearside track rod
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ03 HXN is a 2003 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,342 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 SJ03 HXN, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SJ03 HXN registered?
SJ03 HXN is a 2003 Volkswagen California, first registered on 9 June 2003.
Is SJ03 HXN safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ03 HXN shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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