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AJ12 HPE

2012 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,821 mi
Last recorded95,821 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,821 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,928 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))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 21 Nov 2022 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,765 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre

front tyres worn

Pass 19 Nov 2020 53,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 49,076 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper will need replacing soon

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing damaged - repair recommended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 49,076 miles

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

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper will need replacing soon

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing damaged - repair recommended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 41,659 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight wear to edges of n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 41,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight wear to edges of n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 32,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,256 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 HPE is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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