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WF09 MXR

2009 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 MXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 117,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And shredding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 106,191 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 106,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 95,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 95,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 83,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 71,250 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 71,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 63,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 61,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,045 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,250 miles

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))

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,852 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade judder.

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn to limit in places.

Offside Rear Rear silencer corrosion to casing / no leak

Offside Rear Tyre has some inner edge wear.

Pass 26 May 2016 46,825 miles

Centre Centre silencer corrosion to endplate seams.

Offside Rear Rear silencer corrosion to casing / delaminating.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,970 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)

Rear silencer box corroded , starting to delaminate.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,556 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,739 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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WF09 MXR is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF09 MXR, 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 WF09 MXR registered?

WF09 MXR is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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