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AJ12 WBO

2012 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 133,955 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 133,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 127,719 miles

Rear Both shock absorbers casings corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 127,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps- Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both shock absorbers casings corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 122,906 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,274 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,534 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,052 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,964 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 76,964 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 68,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,560 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,646 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 WBO is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Beige 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 WBO, 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 AJ12 WBO registered?

AJ12 WBO is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is AJ12 WBO safe to buy?

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