2005 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · GX05 BYK
2005 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 186,914 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX05 BYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 186,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX05 BYK 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 (GX05 BYK) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GX05 BYK Mileage History
- 05/04/2023158,184 mi
- 27/03/2024166,905 mi+8,721 mi
- 10/03/2025177,069 mi+10,164 mi
- 05/03/2026186,913 mi+9,844 mi
- 05/03/2026186,914 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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