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AO10 USU

2010 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,784 mi
Last recorded57,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 USU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 57,784 miles

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

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 57,781 miles

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

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

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,792 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 52,792 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 49,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 49,433 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))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 47,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,902 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,070 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 41,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,213 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,410 miles

Both rear tyres cracked slightly

Pass 25 May 2018 33,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,684 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,965 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 19,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,640 miles

Nearside Front 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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AO10 USU is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO10 USU, 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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AO10 USU is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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