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BK10 LPV

2010 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,851 mi
Last recorded133,851 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 LPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 133,851 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 131,780 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded on outer skin

Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear road springs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear road springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on primary tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on primary tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,009 miles

both front suspension strut top bearings noisy on lock/lock

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,551 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on inner and outer edges, tread also stepped

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,187 miles

both rear tyres on limit heavily stepped and bald on edges of tread

front suspension lower arm (rear bushes have movement) both sides

stone chip in front screen

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,660 miles

rear tyres heavily stepped on inner tread

stone chip in front screen

Fail 3 Apr 2018 65,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

stone chip in front screen

rear brake discs lipped/worn

rear tyres heavily stepped on inner tread

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,074 miles

front suspension lower arm (rear bushes) have movement

rear inner brake pads 85% worn discs lipped

stone chip in front screen

Fail 6 Apr 2017 55,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front suspension lower arm (rear bushes) have movement

rear inner brake pads 85% worn discs lipped

stone chip in front screen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,716 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,227 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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BK10 LPV is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK10 LPV, 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 BK10 LPV registered?

BK10 LPV is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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