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WA06 OUE

2006 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 OUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

center and rear exhaust silencers have some deterioration

Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

Fail 2 Jul 2025 89,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deterioration

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deterioration

center and rear exhaust sections have slight deterioration

Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deterioration

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deterioration

center and rear exhaust sections have slight deterioration

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

center and rear exhaust sections have some corrosion/deterioration

Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,305 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,109 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear sections of exhaust have some deterioration

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 68,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f seatbelt anchor cowl missing

Fail 7 Jul 2018 63,543 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f seatbelt anchor cowl missing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,059 miles

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have slight wear

engine tray fitted

floor trays fitted

n/s/f passenger seat belt locking mechanism cowl is missing

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,372 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have some wear

glow plug warning light is flashing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have some wear

glow plug warning light is flashing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,049 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight splits/cracking to the inner tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 47,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight splits/cracking to the inner tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,401 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seatbelt locking mechanism cowl is insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 38,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 34,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,658 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,662 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 20 Jul 2009 16,940 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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WA06 OUE is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 64,433 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 WA06 OUE, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA06 OUE is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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