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D5 FBF

2010 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,089 mi
Last recorded87,089 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 FBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,089 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 87,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,778 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 83,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,995 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 74,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,390 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing detached

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 68,390 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing detached

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,083 miles

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded/loose

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,319 miles

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,108 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All tubeless valve stems perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,746 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Rev limiter fitted, unable to perform smoke test. Visual only.

Spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,746 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

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

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

Rev limiter fitted, unable to perform smoke test. Visual only.

Spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,184 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 36,388 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre has slight blocking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,658 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)

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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D5 FBF is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D5 FBF, 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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D5 FBF is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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