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FX59 AYY

2010 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 AYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,368 miles

Centre exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Rear subframe, brake and suspension components corroded.

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH front brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 78,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 76,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 74,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 67,087 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded/in poor condition. Back box outer layer hanging down near offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also close to legal limit 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cut down to cords and below legal limit 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencers corroded/in poor condition. Back box outer layer hanging down near offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 95%worn 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,604 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,603 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unevenly wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,751 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 53,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,732 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 49,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,198 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,527 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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FX59 AYY is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FX59 AYY, 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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FX59 AYY is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 17 February 2010.

Is FX59 AYY safe to buy?

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