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FN10 YWO

2010 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN10 YWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,826 miles

Nearside steering rack boot twisted.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,730 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 73,656 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,566 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear tyres cracking.

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,858 miles

Front tyres worn close to wear indicator bars and heavily cracking. replacement recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres worn close to wear indicator bars and heavily cracking. replacement recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,503 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions zero reading

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,520 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,231 miles

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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FN10 YWO is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FN10 YWO, 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 FN10 YWO registered?

FN10 YWO is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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