2007 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · OU57 GKN
2007 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 207,469 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OU57 GKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 207,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OU57 GKN Mileage History
- 10/06/2024192,985 mi
- 06/06/2025200,586 mi+7,601 mi
- 06/06/2025200,586 mi
- 27/05/2026207,469 mi+6,883 mi
- 28/05/2026207,469 mi
Average of roughly 7,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU57 GKN 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 2007 Volkswagen California (OU57 GKN) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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 (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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