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C4 DBJ

2011 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 82,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 75,797 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,562 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,665 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 44,665 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,118 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 38,117 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,901 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 31,901 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,748 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 19,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 19,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C4 DBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 C4 DBJ, 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 C4 DBJ registered?

C4 DBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is C4 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 DBJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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