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AY62 ZNS

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,874 mi
Last recorded71,874 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,874 miles

middle exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2025 71,874 miles

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

middle exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,524 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres shedding treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 67,524 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres shedding treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,931 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS and NS brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS and NS brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,464 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,777 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 25,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre started to wear on inner edge

both rear tyres have started to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,534 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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AY62 ZNS is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY62 ZNS, 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 AY62 ZNS registered?

AY62 ZNS is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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