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FD61 TWM

2011 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 TWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 96,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,863 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2022 85,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box in poor condition

offside rear lower arm front outer bush has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,339 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 80,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,433 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,623 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,536 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,292 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD61 TWM is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD61 TWM, 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 FD61 TWM registered?

FD61 TWM is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is FD61 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 TWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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