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YN05 RGV

2005 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,331 mi
Last recorded154,331 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 RGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 154,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 153,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 147,368 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 129,526 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 129,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs loom (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,055 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 117,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 113,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,708 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 108,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,833 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 96,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2014 91,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust outer skin corroded back box

nsf and osf tyres are 2mm very close to limit

Pass 19 May 2014 91,527 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded back box

nsf and osf tyres are 2mm very close to limit

Pass 20 May 2013 83,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,383 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer skin starting to peel/rust

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,180 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear tyre's inner edge wearing unevenly, possible tyre defect?

n/s/r road spring of wrong type to original fitment.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,503 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 49,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nsr tyre out of shape on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,700 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres down to 2mm

Fail 26 Apr 2007 25,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and scrubed on inner and outer shoulders

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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YN05 RGV is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,750 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 YN05 RGV, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN05 RGV registered?

YN05 RGV is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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