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YK59 SFX

2009 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,428 mi
Last recorded106,428 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen California56,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 106,428 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,670 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 103,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on the outer shoulder

handbrake return spring detatched

Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,923 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 90,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 86,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,310 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,418 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,418 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,286 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,634 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer box corroding but not leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,484 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,915 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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YK59 SFX is a 2009 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK59 SFX, 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 YK59 SFX registered?

YK59 SFX is a 2009 Volkswagen California, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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