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VA15 GJV

2015 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,985 mi
Last recorded50,985 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen California41,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 GJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,985 miles

Exhaust centre section outer skin loose

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 46,048 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 34,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,316 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 33,308 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,442 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,685 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,731 miles

slight wear developing on edges of both front tyres.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 15,917 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 15,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under trays 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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VA15 GJV is a 2015 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 41,220 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 VA15 GJV, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA15 GJV registered?

VA15 GJV is a 2015 Volkswagen California, first registered on 15 August 2015.

Is VA15 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA15 GJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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