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FE61 UHT

2011 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,919 mi
Last recorded109,919 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 UHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 109,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 106,558 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2022 92,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,523 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 83,132 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 76,138 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,955 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 31,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 21,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE61 UHT is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE61 UHT, 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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FE61 UHT is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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