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2010 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · B17 MCH

B17 MCH

2010 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/12/2010. Recorded mileage 62,314 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
Year / Origin
2010 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/03/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
62,314 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
2460cc

B17 MCH Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2026
  • 62,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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B17 MCH Mileage History

  1. 27/11/201331,418 mi
  2. 07/01/201536,308 mi+4,890 mi
  3. 07/01/201536,308 mi
  4. 07/01/201641,171 mi+4,863 mi
  5. 02/06/201645,167 mi+3,996 mi
  6. 30/05/201746,080 mi+913 mi
  7. 23/05/201847,519 mi+1,439 mi
  8. 04/06/201954,031 mi+6,512 mi
  9. 27/11/202058,780 mi+4,749 mi
  10. 07/12/202058,791 mi+11 mi
  11. 04/12/202159,003 mi+212 mi
  12. 06/03/202359,417 mi+414 mi
  13. 04/03/202459,893 mi+476 mi
  14. 05/03/202459,893 mi
  15. 27/02/202562,271 mi+2,378 mi
  16. 02/03/202662,314 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly 2,520 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

B17 MCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 12:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen California (B17 MCH) between November 2013 and March 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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