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YN55 YLZ

2005 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,253 mi
Last recorded57,253 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen California101,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 YLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,253 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear has water ingress

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 57,253 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear has water ingress

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,234 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,820 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,059 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,179 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 52,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,137 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,492 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,159 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,159 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,707 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 33,701 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,701 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,898 miles

right-hand wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,760 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 19,760 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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YN55 YLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YN55 YLZ, 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 YN55 YLZ registered?

YN55 YLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YN55 YLZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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