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BW11 CHK

2011 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 CHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,147 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 111,113 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 101,441 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2024 93,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 84,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,109 miles

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,322 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 79,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Fail 2 Jul 2020 77,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,286 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,792 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,012 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,351 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 36,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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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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