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BT61 EXW

2011 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 EXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 50,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,898 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 43,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,832 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,250 miles

all discs surface corrosion

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2019 34,575 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,286 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 24,910 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 24,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,451 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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BT61 EXW is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BT61 EXW, 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 BT61 EXW registered?

BT61 EXW is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is BT61 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 EXW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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