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AF12 LKG

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 75,036 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 72,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 69,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,688 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded.

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,747 miles

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

Rear exhaust section deterioated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,915 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,915 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,753 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Near side front tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Off side rear tyre low on inner edge

Sticker in swept area of windscreen but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,012 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 49,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,383 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,259 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 40,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF12 LKG is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 LKG, 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 AF12 LKG registered?

AF12 LKG is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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