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YN05 ZCX

2005 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,834 mi
Last recorded117,834 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 ZCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,027 miles

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

Front general corrosion to suspension

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2023 110,590 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,492 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 104,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 97,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,002 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2020 91,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside registration plate light light intensity reduced

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 87,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 86,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 68,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,617 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,369 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Covers fitted both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 61,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Covers fitted both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,487 miles

OSR tyre has small splits in tread next to sidewall.

Pass 14 May 2012 37,734 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2011 30,084 miles

Both rear tyres weaqring on inner edges

Left rear tyre starting to crack up

Pass 25 May 2010 23,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,886 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,247 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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YN05 ZCX is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

YN05 ZCX is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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