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AY62 ZNZ

2012 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,828 mi
Last recorded43,828 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 43,828 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 39,681 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 39,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 37,917 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 37,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,518 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 34,085 miles

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,409 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 235/55/17 99V Dunlop Sportmax RT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,552 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 ZNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Beige 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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

AY62 ZNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AY62 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 ZNZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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