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111,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
front fog lamps n/w
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
front fog lamps n/w
centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded.
exhaust boxes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
complete exhaust corroded. Rear box outer casing peeling
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
complete exhaust corroded. Rear box outer casing peeling
Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rear silencer corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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BW11 CHK is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BW11 CHK, 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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BW11 CHK is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 July 2011.
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