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AO12 WTV

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,548 mi
Last recorded125,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 122,189 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 118,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

hand brake spring insecure

Pass 3 May 2023 114,776 miles

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective missing ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 109,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 99,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 99,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,459 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,985 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,963 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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AO12 WTV is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

AO12 WTV is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AO12 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 WTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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