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DE11 VDO

2011 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,433 mi
Last recorded147,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 VDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 147,433 miles

central and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 147,433 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

central and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 135,854 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 128,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,987 miles

Central & Rear Exhaust Silencers corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,054 miles

Central & Rear Exhaust Silencers corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 118,054 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central & Rear Exhaust Silencers corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,485 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 108,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,464 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 91,906 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 91,906 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 85,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 85,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 75,108 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 75,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 62,319 miles

N/s front tyre worn low on edges

O/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 53,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 46,010 miles

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

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

wipers smeary

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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DE11 VDO is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE11 VDO, 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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DE11 VDO is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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