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EKP 415K

2010 Volkswagen California

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,658 mi
Last recorded48,658 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 415K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 48,658 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play detected at steered wheel

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 48,126 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in osf track rod end

steering box damp

Fail 17 May 2016 48,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in osf track rod end

steering box damp

Pass 27 May 2015 46,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 46,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,404 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2014 44,399 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 44,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal has only slight servo assistance

Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,800 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 40,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EKP 415K is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 52,184 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 EKP 415K, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKP 415K is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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