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BK12 ZZW

2012 Volkswagen California

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,238 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 73,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 51,997 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,807 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 48,807 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2019 43,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,693 miles

front tyres low tread , screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,128 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 28,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,220 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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BK12 ZZW is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Yellow 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 BK12 ZZW, 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 BK12 ZZW registered?

BK12 ZZW is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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