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DA11 YFC

2011 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,072 mi
Last recorded128,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 YFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 128,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 120,609 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,491 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 111,484 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,402 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Washers FROZEN

Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,763 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 57,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,625 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,394 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,617 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 YFC is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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