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X165 KTG

2001 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,472 mi
Last recorded202,472 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen California157,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 KTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 202,472 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components but not considered excessive.

general corrosion to underside.

Fail 29 Oct 2025 202,459 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components but not considered excessive.

general corrosion to underside.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 199,774 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 193,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 190,155 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 188,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 182,826 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 182,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases siencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 175,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 166,244 miles

front subframe corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2017 166,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front subframe corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,802 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 71,802 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front 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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X165 KTG is a 2001 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 157,268 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 X165 KTG, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X165 KTG is a 2001 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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