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WK11 FEX

2011 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen California50,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK11 FEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 84,901 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,518 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 15 Jul 2020 75,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,772 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,769 miles

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

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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WK11 FEX is a 2011 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 50,801 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 WK11 FEX, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK11 FEX registered?

WK11 FEX is a 2011 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is WK11 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK11 FEX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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