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DF11 GAA

2011 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,035 mi
Last recorded93,035 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 83,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,162 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,357 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,877 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,024 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts twisted

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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DF11 GAA is a 2011 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF11 GAA, 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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What year was DF11 GAA registered?

DF11 GAA is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is DF11 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF11 GAA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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