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BG11 MXM

2011 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,711 mi
Last recorded133,711 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 MXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,698 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 108,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,764 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on side walls

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,218 miles

wipers smear on screen

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,201 miles

Child seats fitted on rear seats preventing a full inspection of the seat belts.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,604 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 25,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,148 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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BG11 MXM is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG11 MXM, 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 BG11 MXM registered?

BG11 MXM is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is BG11 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 MXM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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