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WU09 LFO

2009 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 LFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 75,452 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2025 72,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 70,186 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 64,880 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 64,879 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 60,481 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,960 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 55,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,167 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,694 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 32,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 32,175 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,529 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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WU09 LFO is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU09 LFO, 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 WU09 LFO registered?

WU09 LFO is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is WU09 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 LFO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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