2010 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · SM60 HFV
2010 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 86,883 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM60 HFV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 86,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM60 HFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen California (SM60 HFV) between November 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SM60 HFV Mileage History
- 11/11/201325,000 mi
- 14/11/201437,421 mi+12,421 mi
- 18/11/201546,889 mi+9,468 mi
- 21/11/201652,299 mi+5,410 mi
- 15/11/201757,433 mi+5,134 mi
- 16/11/201757,433 mi
- 14/11/201863,695 mi+6,262 mi
- 20/11/201968,809 mi+5,114 mi
- 10/11/202072,937 mi+4,128 mi
- 20/10/202176,631 mi+3,694 mi
- 11/10/202277,391 mi+760 mi
- 12/10/202379,124 mi+1,733 mi
- 07/10/202482,727 mi+3,603 mi
- 07/10/202482,728 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/202584,421 mi+1,693 mi
- 15/10/202686,875 mi+2,454 mi
- 16/10/202686,883 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,787 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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