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EN11 FYS

2011 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,438 mi
Last recorded134,438 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN11 FYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,438 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 134,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 128,733 miles

Corrosion a round rear shockers mounts

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 128,281 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion a round rear shockers mounts

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,875 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 117,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,708 miles

Exhaust silencer middle and rear corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged The tape is slowly back (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,569 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,550 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,712 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,069 miles

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

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

slight wear on rear brake discs

some uneven tread wear on all road tyres

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2018 68,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inspection of (other) steering and suspension components restricted due to wear in steering track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

some uneven tread wear on all road tyres

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

wear on rear brake pads and brake discs inspection restricted by related components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine oil level on minimum

front and rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,689 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 48,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,060 miles

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 30,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EN11 FYS is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EN11 FYS, 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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EN11 FYS is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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