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C5 JGR

2010 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,427 mi
Last recorded77,427 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 77,427 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 77,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 72,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 68,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 62,517 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,357 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,408 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 34,408 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 30,214 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 24,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 24,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise f tyres wearing on edges check tracking?

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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C5 JGR is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 52,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 JGR, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 JGR registered?

C5 JGR is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 8 November 2010.

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