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E11 LEL

2011 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,086 mi
Last recorded116,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 LEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,582 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 85,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,517 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,002 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,856 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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E11 LEL is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E11 LEL, 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 E11 LEL registered?

E11 LEL is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is E11 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 LEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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