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BJ10 ZHZ

2010 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,421 mi
Last recorded81,421 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 ZHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,375 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,429 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 2 May 2019 61,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 57,305 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 54,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 6 May 2016 50,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 43,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers worn

Fail 1 May 2015 43,630 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers worn

Pass 2 May 2014 35,001 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 35,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,071 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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BJ10 ZHZ is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ10 ZHZ, 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 BJ10 ZHZ registered?

BJ10 ZHZ is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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The MOT history for BJ10 ZHZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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