MOT Status
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99,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
rear springs corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front suspension top mounts/bearings noisy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre. ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding door bottom roller defective. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front suspension top mounts noisy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light lens cracked
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts/bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts/bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear brake discs worn
both front tyre inner edges worn
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front tyre inner edges worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs slightly worn and lipped
n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked
undertray fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre 3mm
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre 3mm
How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV61 TYD is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,874 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 AV61 TYD, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AV61 TYD registered?
AV61 TYD is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 January 2012.
Is AV61 TYD safe to buy?
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