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AO62 LCT

2012 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,847 mi
Last recorded58,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 58,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,525 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear and centre exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 53,525 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear and centre exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,270 miles

Exhaust middle and rear box outer skins corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,741 miles

Exhaust middle and rear box outer skins corroded

Front Washer pipe split on NS of bonnet, currently providing sufficient fluid

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,215 miles

Front washer pipe split on NSF still providing sufficient fluid at time of test

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust middle and rear box outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 41,511 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear spring corroded

middle and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,246 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,319 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 31,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,366 miles

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

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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AO62 LCT is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Grey 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 AO62 LCT, 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 AO62 LCT registered?

AO62 LCT is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AO62 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 LCT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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