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WU09 LGL

2009 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,788 mi
Last recorded132,788 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 LGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 124,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 124,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,845 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 115,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,705 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 90,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 84,601 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,872 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,303 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,964 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,255 miles

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

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 LGL is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

WU09 LGL is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WU09 LGL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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