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VK09 EWX

2009 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,591 mi
Last recorded153,591 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 EWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 153,591 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 149,523 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,545 miles

Centre exhaust box heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 146,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Centre exhaust box heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 143,816 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 141,194 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 137,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 134,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,480 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,872 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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VK09 EWX is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VK09 EWX, 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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What year was VK09 EWX registered?

VK09 EWX is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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