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FN10 YWR

2010 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,031 mi
Last recorded88,031 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN10 YWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 88,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust middle box and rear box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2025 86,618 miles

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

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

DPF light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,653 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S on about 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated both silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S worn / pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S worn / pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s pitted surfaces (Pads 5 mm approx ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s inner 4/5 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing slight edges and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners 3mm approx. lower than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 71,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (showing cord)wearing edges and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing slight edges and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners 3mm approx. lower than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 51,998 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,923 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,963 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 YWR is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN10 YWR, 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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FN10 YWR is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 8 April 2010.

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