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BG60 VPW

2010 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 VPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 135,042 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,560 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 124,560 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,438 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 113,438 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,190 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,989 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,603 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,276 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,486 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,374 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (offside the worst

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,988 miles

Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,010 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,798 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BG60 VPW is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BG60 VPW, 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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BG60 VPW is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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