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WG56 EEJ

2006 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,157 mi
Last recorded104,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 EEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 104,157 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 104,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,435 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,429 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,244 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 8 Jul 2021 94,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,783 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,782 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,039 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle and rear exhaust silencer rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and worn on the inner edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer outer skin starting to rust.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty and starting to seperate.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,857 miles

Child seat fitted to both rear adult seats. Not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Exhaust Back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Right front tyre rim protecrot cut but not to cords

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,358 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,834 miles

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

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

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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WG56 EEJ 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 WG56 EEJ, 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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What year was WG56 EEJ registered?

WG56 EEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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