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AO12 DTK

2012 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,560 mi
Last recorded122,560 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 122,560 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 114,279 miles

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

Emissions too clean detect

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2024 105,354 miles

Front and rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,951 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Front and rear tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,865 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,634 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,612 miles

Emissions to clean to test/register

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,003 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,995 miles

emissions too clean

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,960 miles

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

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

emissions too clean

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

emissions to clean to test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres have small cuts to tread and stones in them.

front tyres worn on both edges.

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,853 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres have small cuts to tread and stones in them.

front tyres worn on both edges.

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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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AO12 DTK is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 DTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 DTK registered?

AO12 DTK is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 DTK 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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