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VK59 KGP

2009 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,438 mi
Last recorded83,438 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 83,438 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5-6 MM...

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,904 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,548 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight weep from rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,614 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 67,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box skin cover corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 63,770 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box skin cover corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 62,649 miles

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions plate limit: 0.6K m-1

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust muffler heavily corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,080 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,136 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,919 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,921 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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VK59 KGP is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK59 KGP, 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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VK59 KGP is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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