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CK60 PKJ

2010 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,040 mi
Last recorded108,040 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK60 PKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,040 miles

Exhaust rusty and corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,755 miles

exhaust rusty and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,582 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four lower arm rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 94,580 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four lower arm rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,658 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,805 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 68,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,774 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,060 miles

Engine bay contaminated with oil

Front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 30,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine bay contaminated with oil

Front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CK60 PKJ is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CK60 PKJ, 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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CK60 PKJ is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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