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B8 YNS

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,608 mi
Last recorded69,608 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 60,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 60,968 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,521 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking.

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 52,544 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,399 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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B8 YNS is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B8 YNS, 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 B8 YNS registered?

B8 YNS is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is B8 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 YNS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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