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Y897 PWC

2001 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,399 mi
Last recorded176,399 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen California157,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 PWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 176,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 173,261 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 168,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 165,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,527 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 157,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 153,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 151,364 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 149,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,560 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2015 138,568 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,821 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 129,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,584 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2012 126,584 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 119,060 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 119,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,606 miles

exhaust blow downpipe area

Fail 20 Sep 2010 115,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y897 PWC is a 2001 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 Y897 PWC, 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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What year was Y897 PWC registered?

Y897 PWC is a 2001 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y897 PWC safe to buy?

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