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WN09 XRG

2009 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,433 mi
Last recorded174,433 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 XRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 174,433 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 174,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 173,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm / track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 172,975 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 172,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 167,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 148,729 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 148,729 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator on but pad thickness ok (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 24 Aug 2020 137,564 miles

brake pad warning light on

centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,844 miles

Exhaust - Back box corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Misting from CV joint

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,459 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,457 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,674 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,462 miles

Backbox skin peeling

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,462 miles

Backbox skin peeling

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,524 miles

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

front wiper not clearing screen very effectivaly

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

front wiper not clearing screen very effectivaly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,243 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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WN09 XRG is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN09 XRG, 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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WN09 XRG is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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