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YN06 YVM

2006 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,977 mi
Last recorded116,977 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN06 YVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 116,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 114,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,536 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 110,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,607 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 108,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,456 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 76,401 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,401 miles

Braking system leaking brake fluid res leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged pipe on fuel filter (7.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,281 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,552 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,496 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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YN06 YVM is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 64,433 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 YN06 YVM, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN06 YVM registered?

YN06 YVM is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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