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2012 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
General Information
- Registration DF12LAO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CALIFORNIA
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 21 Mar 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,724 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,238 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,896 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly flatspotted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering pipe corroded
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly flatspotted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,509 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front subframe corroded
- Centre exhaust box outer skin peeling away
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,358 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,055 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,757 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021 19 Jun 202612 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,520 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 19 Jun 202612 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,155 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019 19 Jun 202616 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,078 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018 19 Jun 202622 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,749 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017 19 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,909 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016 19 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF12LAO was registered on 2012-07-19
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