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AV11 CZN

2011 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,392 mi
Last recorded78,392 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 CZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,370 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded where repair has been carried out

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,275 miles

Rear silencer outer casing loose

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,212 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,046 miles

Rear silencer corroded on outer skin

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,019 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 53,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,146 miles

Nearside Rear deep cut in the tread

Fail 11 Mar 2016 30,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear deep cut in the tread

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,822 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 15,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV11 CZN is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AV11 CZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV11 CZN registered?

AV11 CZN is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is AV11 CZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV11 CZN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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