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BD11 PYX

2011 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,539 mi
Last recorded110,539 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 PYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,539 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 90,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

Fail 9 Dec 2022 78,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,382 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,211 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 57,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs lipped &corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs lipped &corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,239 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 42,239 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bald on both edges

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,832 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Front bumper damaged

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs slight lip

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

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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BD11 PYX is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD11 PYX, 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 BD11 PYX registered?

BD11 PYX is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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