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AO60 BMV

2010 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,726 mi
Last recorded76,726 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,726 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 76,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/4518 edges slick, possibly due to low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 70,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/4518 edges slick, possibly due to low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,818 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,433 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,758 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,164 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2015 33,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,405 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

osr tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,702 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO60 BMV is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO60 BMV, 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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AO60 BMV is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is AO60 BMV safe to buy?

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