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AJ12 EHM

2012 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 109,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 100,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/18 tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,725 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs have a lip

Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs have a lip

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 59,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire loose on the bracket

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,068 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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AJ12 EHM is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ12 EHM, 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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AJ12 EHM is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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