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CE11 XCN

2011 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,159 mi
Last recorded184,159 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 184,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 168,196 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 168,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 156,959 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 156,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,340 miles

Exhaust centre & back box outer casings corroded

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

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

Offside Front Rack arm gaiter slightly split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,257 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS loom cable tied to the brake flexi

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 17 May 2018 118,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 118,258 miles

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

Front Oil leak Oil leak from gear box ()

Front Oil leak oil leak around the engine ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 112,486 miles

Central Rear Upper 1 Led fail but servicable

Nearside Front Cut in the tyre tread close to the edge

Nearside Rear NSR tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre wearing on outside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip in the (A swipe section) of the glass (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak around the engine

Pass 16 May 2016 108,833 miles

Rear wiper smears

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 108,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper smears

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 82,647 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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CE11 XCN is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE11 XCN, 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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CE11 XCN is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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