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T5 CFN

2009 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 CFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,724 miles

Front Various oil leak but not excessive

Nearside front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Various oil leak but not excessive

Nearside front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,054 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin rusted away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,960 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 87,960 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

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))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 82,452 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,448 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 18 Sep 2020 75,440 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,226 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,054 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under Trays fitted

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to test seat belt

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,359 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,482 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,655 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,784 miles

play in n/side inner rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,549 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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T5 CFN is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T5 CFN, 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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T5 CFN is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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