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FG60 XAO

2010 Volkswagen California

Brown Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,154 mi
Last recorded102,154 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 102,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,253 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,878 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 19 Nov 2021 86,336 miles

Nearside Front brake pad indicator is broken

Fail 19 Nov 2021 86,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad indicator is broken

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,396 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,684 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,684 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,630 miles

Rear silencer delaminating

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,630 miles

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

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,054 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,323 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)

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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FG60 XAO is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Brown with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG60 XAO, 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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What year was FG60 XAO registered?

FG60 XAO is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 November 2010.

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