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GD10 DTZ

2010 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,575 mi
Last recorded79,575 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD10 DTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 79,575 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre centre too (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge base rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 70,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps off chart (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre centre too (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge base rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,994 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 46,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 103w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 39,196 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 35,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 25,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,018 miles

emissions too low to register (DPF) fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,433 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 19,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,585 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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GD10 DTZ is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GD10 DTZ, 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 GD10 DTZ registered?

GD10 DTZ is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is GD10 DTZ safe to buy?

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