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BV62 ZSN

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,517 mi
Last recorded82,517 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 ZSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,036 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorated but are not blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,494 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorated but are not blowing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,288 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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BV62 ZSN 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 100%.

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 BV62 ZSN, 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 BV62 ZSN registered?

BV62 ZSN is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BV62 ZSN safe to buy?

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