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AE10 FVA

2010 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 FVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,008 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion rear

under try fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general surface corrosion on vehicle under side

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general surface corrosion on vehicle under side

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 3 Jun 2024 91,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both rear brake calipers are corroded.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn poorly on outer edge. change soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At upper tip. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is heavily worn and requires replacing very soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light indicating a loss in pressure to one or more tyres.

Underneath of vehicle generally corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 88,527 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 88,525 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,999 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 77,954 miles

Rear coil spring broken Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Oil leak Diff moist with oil ()

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,354 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Rear Oil leak diff moist with oil ()

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,480 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 44,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air conditioning pipe leaking

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 May 2014 44,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air conditioning pipe leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE10 FVA is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE10 FVA, 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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AE10 FVA is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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