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DN61 OTX

2011 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 OTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,681 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2025 106,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,373 miles

Windscreen washer not functioning as intended, provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,965 miles

Central exhaust box outer shell corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,726 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 80,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,668 miles

Central Rear centre box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,374 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,544 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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DN61 OTX is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DN61 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN61 OTX registered?

DN61 OTX is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is DN61 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 OTX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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