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EM11 RLH

2011 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,660 mi
Last recorded97,660 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM11 RLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,182 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 77,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,507 miles

both exhaust boxes outer cover peeling.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,103 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer covers peeling.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,432 miles

both exhaust box outer covers peeling.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,474 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,311 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,485 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2014 25,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EM11 RLH is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EM11 RLH, 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 EM11 RLH registered?

EM11 RLH is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is EM11 RLH safe to buy?

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