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AX11 CXE

2011 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 CXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

center and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 83,360 miles

central and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

central & rear silencers corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded on outer skin

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,027 miles

Rear exhaust silencer layers coming off

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,513 miles

Exhaust box, rusted and outer skin peeling.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,992 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,088 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,993 miles

Rear tyre worn very close to cords in inner edge 235\55\17

Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235\55\17 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear tyre worn very close to cords in inner edge 235\55\17

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,488 miles

stone chips in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,077 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 38,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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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AX11 CXE 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 75%.

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 AX11 CXE, 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 AX11 CXE registered?

AX11 CXE is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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