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CA11 DUB

2011 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 87,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn on outer edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,889 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 78,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,416 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 67,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside 44% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,765 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,829 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,344 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 38,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,299 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,977 miles

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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CA11 DUB is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA11 DUB, 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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CA11 DUB is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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