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T222 JLC

2005 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

249,001 mi
Last recorded249,001 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 JLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 249,001 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill heavily corroded.

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 249,001 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill heavily corroded.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 237,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 231,404 miles

Offside front outer sill is corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2023 231,404 miles

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

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

Offside front outer sill is corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 226,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has a cut on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill is corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 226,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has a cut on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill is corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 219,191 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside non standard mirror fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 203,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 179,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MAIN FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 179,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MAIN FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 166,783 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 148,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 134,922 miles

All brake ferrules have slight corrosion.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

There is no spare wheel.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on the outer edge, tracking?

Pass 7 Jul 2014 132,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 131,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 131,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 127,200 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play steering arms

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 100,268 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 100,268 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 65,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T222 JLC is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 T222 JLC, 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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T222 JLC is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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