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GJ60 UTU

2010 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,793 mi
Last recorded52,793 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ60 UTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 48,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,171 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,411 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 37,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,304 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both side front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2015 23,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both side front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,107 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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GJ60 UTU is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ60 UTU, 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 GJ60 UTU registered?

GJ60 UTU is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 18 October 2010.

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