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BRZ 8243

2010 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,203 mi
Last recorded111,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 8243
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,203 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 111,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 99,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,279 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,882 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 54,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 47,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 14,057 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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BRZ 8243 is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BRZ 8243, 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 BRZ 8243 registered?

BRZ 8243 is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 October 2010.

Is BRZ 8243 safe to buy?

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