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AO10 UST

2010 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,153 mi
Last recorded69,153 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 UST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,129 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 56,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,652 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 46,652 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW 2.5mm / DEEP CUT IN TREAD / PERISHED & CRACKED WITHIN TREAD PATTERN. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW 2.5mm / PERISHED & CRACKED WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND AT SIDEWALLS / FEATHERED AT INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,816 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,576 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,958 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,539 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,092 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 19,400 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2013 17,331 miles

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

slight cut in o/s/f tyre

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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AO10 UST is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO10 UST, 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 AO10 UST registered?

AO10 UST is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is AO10 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 UST shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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