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CA11 FUN

2012 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,434 mi
Last recorded81,434 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 FUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 81,434 miles

centre and rear exhaust box outer layers poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,423 miles

both exhaust silencers outer layers poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,244 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer box outer layers poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2024 77,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

centre and rear exhaust silencer box outer layers poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,194 miles

both exhaust box outer layers poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,146 miles

Exhaust corded outer separated from inner dpf back no leaks

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,330 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust box outer layers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,468 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,026 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes poor condition

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 48,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre and rear exhaust boxes poor condition

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,073 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,163 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 FUN is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,874 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 CA11 FUN, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA11 FUN registered?

CA11 FUN is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is CA11 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA11 FUN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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