2011 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · GJ61 ODH
2011 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 53,852 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GJ61 ODH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 53,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ61 ODH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen California (GJ61 ODH) between September 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
GJ61 ODH Mileage History
- 30/09/201415,212 mi
- 16/09/201518,482 mi+3,270 mi
- 16/09/201621,636 mi+3,154 mi
- 29/08/201726,698 mi+5,062 mi
- 13/08/201830,336 mi+3,638 mi
- 13/08/201935,280 mi+4,944 mi
- 11/08/202038,633 mi+3,353 mi
- 01/09/202141,737 mi+3,104 mi
- 02/09/202141,737 mi
- 26/08/202243,322 mi+1,585 mi
- 23/08/202346,597 mi+3,275 mi
- 09/08/202449,084 mi+2,487 mi
- 01/08/202551,366 mi+2,282 mi
- 01/08/202551,366 mi
- 31/07/202653,852 mi+2,486 mi
Average of roughly 3,266 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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