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BV12 UGL

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,602 mi
Last recorded56,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 53,713 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 50,764 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,425 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 34,007 miles

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 9 Apr 2018 31,074 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 20,941 miles

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

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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BV12 UGL is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV12 UGL, 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 BV12 UGL registered?

BV12 UGL is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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