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A7 BYO

2010 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,030 mi
Last recorded105,030 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,030 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,995 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,208 miles

Centre & rear exhaust outer casings corroded

Fuel hose deteriorated pipe between pump & fuel rail corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,020 miles

centre & rear exhaust silencer casings corroded

fuel pipe from high pressure pump to rail corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,768 miles

Centre & rear exhaust silencers outer casings corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,984 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to blister

Fail 10 Nov 2020 71,983 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to blister

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,925 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,780 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,412 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,371 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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A7 BYO is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 52,184 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 A7 BYO, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 BYO registered?

A7 BYO is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 November 2010.

Is A7 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 BYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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