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BW11 DWD

2011 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,166 mi
Last recorded101,166 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 DWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,280 miles

Central exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 92,532 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,030 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,416 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 71,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,883 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,431 miles

LOW-EMITTER

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

low emitter-no smoke test results

Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,524 miles

low emitter-no smoke test results

Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

no smoke test results-low emitter

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,560 miles

no smoke test results-low emitter

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 DWD is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW11 DWD registered?

BW11 DWD is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is BW11 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 DWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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