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AJ62 EEY

2012 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 73,259 miles

exhaust silencer box`s heavily corroded and peeling away

Fail 13 Nov 2024 73,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer box`s heavily corroded and peeling away

Pass 14 Nov 2023 68,200 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer condition

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,935 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,968 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,462 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 39,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 39,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,349 miles

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 22 Nov 2016 26,963 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,164 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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AJ62 EEY is a 2012 Volkswagen California in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AJ62 EEY, 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 AJ62 EEY registered?

AJ62 EEY is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is AJ62 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 EEY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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