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G3 VPW

2010 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,353 mi
Last recorded39,353 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 VPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 39,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 37,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,169 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 33,677 miles

Exhaust system outer shield in poor condition.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,162 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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G3 VPW is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G3 VPW, 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 G3 VPW registered?

G3 VPW is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 20 November 2010.

Is G3 VPW safe to buy?

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