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AJ11 XLE

2011 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 90,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,886 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing unevenly.

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,957 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skim Corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 74,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,706 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,706 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,404 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,986 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ11 XLE is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 50,801 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 AJ11 XLE, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ11 XLE registered?

AJ11 XLE is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is AJ11 XLE safe to buy?

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