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AU61 OZV

2011 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,891 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 78,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,883 miles

washer pipe split under bonnet but still providing adequate fluid to screen

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,968 miles

Front top mount bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 66,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 60,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,277 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre more worn on inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80 % worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,576 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 38,576 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 worn inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,945 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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AU61 OZV is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU61 OZV, 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 AU61 OZV registered?

AU61 OZV is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AU61 OZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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