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GF10 OYA

2010 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 OYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,628 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,328 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,739 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,735 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,709 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,710 miles

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

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

all inner brake pads worn close to wear indicators

slight movement in front lower arm back bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,052 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear brake assembly noisy/rough when rotated by hand

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,215 miles

Engine covers and/or undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,880 miles

child seats n/s/r and o/s/r

exhaust silencers corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn inner edges

undertrays

wiper blades smeary

Fail 13 Jun 2017 53,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats n/s/r and o/s/r

exhaust silencers corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn inner edges

undertrays

wiper blades smeary

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,254 miles

child seat n/s/r

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm

o/s/f tyre 3.mm

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,556 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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GF10 OYA is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GF10 OYA, 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 GF10 OYA registered?

GF10 OYA is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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