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AV61 TYD

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,156 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,077 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 84,057 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front suspension top mounts/bearings noisy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre. ()

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

Offside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding door bottom roller defective. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 78,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front suspension top mounts noisy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,068 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts/bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts/bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,537 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,708 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,057 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,886 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn and lipped

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,869 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Jan 2017 43,841 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,023 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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AV61 TYD is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 TYD, 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 AV61 TYD registered?

AV61 TYD is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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