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B3 ALK

2010 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ALK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 102,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,269 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 89,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,763 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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B3 ALK is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B3 ALK, 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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What year was B3 ALK registered?

B3 ALK is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is B3 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ALK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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