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WJ59 RDX

2009 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,325 mi
Last recorded53,325 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,509 miles

Both front strut top mounts noisy in operation

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,889 miles

bonnet release handle defective

nsf top strut mount bearing sticking

osf top strut mount bearing sticking

Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,593 miles

front shock absorber bearing noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,890 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 31,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.6 (repeated test as likely to pass) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,017 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,366 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 7 Aug 2015 20,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,320 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,708 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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WJ59 RDX is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WJ59 RDX, 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 WJ59 RDX registered?

WJ59 RDX is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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