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BFZ 9833

2010 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,819 mi
Last recorded90,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 9833
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 90,819 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,856 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,731 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 83,016 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,426 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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 23 Dec 2020 78,965 miles

Complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,691 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,373 miles

Exhaust back box delaminated

Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,373 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,161 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,690 miles

Exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,453 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,827 miles

Offside rear tyre has splits in the inner sidewall not deep enough to expose the ply

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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BFZ 9833 is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFZ 9833, 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 BFZ 9833 registered?

BFZ 9833 is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is BFZ 9833 safe to buy?

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