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DA61 VUT

2011 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 85,545 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat pad / isolator deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level @ minimum

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2024 85,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat pad / isolator deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level @ minimum

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,025 miles

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

some corrosion / deterioration @ centre & rear silencers

Fail 11 Dec 2023 80,022 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion / deterioration @ centre & rear silencers

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged, nail in tread, cut in tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2022 75,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged, nail in tread, cut in tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 70,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 58,567 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,227 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 45,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,741 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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DA61 VUT is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA61 VUT, 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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DA61 VUT is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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