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AK11 HLY

2011 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 HLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,297 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 51,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,484 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,489 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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AK11 HLY is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AK11 HLY, 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 AK11 HLY registered?

AK11 HLY is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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