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WA06 OUL

2006 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 OUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also connecting components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 61,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,700 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 35,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 10,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,070 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 OUL is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WA06 OUL, 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 OUL is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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