2005 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · PX55 AHL
2005 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 175,758 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PX55 AHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 175,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PX55 AHL Mileage History
- 03/01/2024157,451 mi
- 09/01/2024157,453 mi+2 mi
- 24/01/2025165,976 mi+8,523 mi
- 25/01/202583,174 mi-82,802 mi
- 22/01/2026175,758 mi+92,584 mi
Average of roughly 8,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PX55 AHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen California (PX55 AHL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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