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DA11 YDY

2011 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 YDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 60,999 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 60,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 14 May 2025 57,481 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 57,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 50,986 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 50,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 47,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 43,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 40,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 40,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 36,283 miles

Offside Front tie bar has play

Fail 13 May 2019 36,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tie bar has play

Pass 22 May 2018 34,076 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2018 34,076 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2017 29,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 29,660 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 25,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking to the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shells are peeling and corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 25,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking to the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stuck to windscreen (8.3.1e)

centre and rear exhaust silencers outer shells are peeling and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,780 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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DA11 YDY is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA11 YDY, 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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DA11 YDY is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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