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AT04 TAG

2012 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,897 mi
Last recorded52,897 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT04 TAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,897 miles

Exhaust middle and rear boxes deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,553 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 45,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,327 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 40,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 40,541 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,216 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,213 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 22,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 22,304 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 16,646 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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AT04 TAG is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AT04 TAG, 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 AT04 TAG registered?

AT04 TAG is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AT04 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT04 TAG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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