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137,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
whole exhaust system corroded also slight leaking in places
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
whole exhaust system corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
whole exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
under tray fitted
Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre and back box section exhaust outer skin corroded
under tray fitted
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing close to the limit 255/45/18
Offside Front tyre wearing close to the limit 255/45/18
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear both coil springs corroded
Rear brake pads low
centre section and back box section exhaust outer skin corroded
Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Silencer Heat Shield Corroding
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Silencer Heat Shield Corroding
Front (BOTH) coil springs modified
Front (BOTH) side lamps slight blue
Front Lower (BOTH) wishbone rear bushes wearing
Offside Front tyre wearing
Rear (BOTH) coil springs modified in effect that the coils touch
Rear (BOTH) number plate bulbs slight dimm
service due
under tray fitted
upper and lower covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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W999 WAT is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 75,416 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 W999 WAT, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W999 WAT is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 February 2007.
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