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CE10 VFU

2010 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 VFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 113,027 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 107,848 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 95,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 95,934 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,039 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2020 93,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,671 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn (feathered) inside edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,378 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,870 miles

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

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

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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CE10 VFU is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CE10 VFU, 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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CE10 VFU is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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