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WF09 OSR

2009 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 OSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,346 miles

Nearside registration plate light is dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers are smearing slightly

outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and coming away

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

washer fluid leak at n/s bonnet hinge, but still provides sufficient to screen

Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped and corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick - sensor wire touching disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge, worn on outer - rest of tread 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and coming away

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 29 Jan 2025 78,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in bottom of hub - split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in bottom of hub - split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped and corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick - sensor wire touching disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge, worn on outer - rest of tread 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and coming away

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,298 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 53,298 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected bent (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,857 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,657 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 46,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 40,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,279 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OSR is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WF09 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

WF09 OSR is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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The MOT history for WF09 OSR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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