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AO12 JYL

2012 Volkswagen California

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,349 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,670 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.65,16.c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 102,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,993 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,770 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Apr 2019 83,770 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,654 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to tread area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,236 miles

exhuast crodded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,001 miles

Centre exhaust corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JYL is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO12 JYL, 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 AO12 JYL registered?

AO12 JYL is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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