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A2 PYN

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,431 mi
Last recorded45,431 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,848 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 38,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 33,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 26,250 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

Nearside Front wiper blade appears to be upside down. Still clears screen effectively

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 May 2020 23,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 22,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 21,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,343 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' near rear veiw mirror (8.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear suspension component's corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side walls are perishing and small cuts in the tread close to cord's (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear evidence of repair's being carried out to the nearside rear sill and wheel arch, unable to verify repair's.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,889 miles

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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A2 PYN is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 PYN, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 PYN registered?

A2 PYN is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is A2 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 PYN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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