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AJ62 TPZ

2013 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,544 mi
Last recorded41,544 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 39,136 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 36,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 35,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm has slight play in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 30,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 30,289 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements regristration plate spacing between character groups is smaller than 37mm requirement (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate spacing between character groups is smaller than 37mm requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 28,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 28,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,420 miles

emissions too low to register (DPF) fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 16,964 miles

Emissions too low to record

Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,621 miles

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

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

dpf fitted emissions too low to register

Pass 29 May 2015 13,072 miles

emissions too low to register (DPF) fitted.

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 TPZ is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 TPZ, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ62 TPZ registered?

AJ62 TPZ is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is AJ62 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 TPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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