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CA11 JYO

2012 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 JYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,227 miles

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 96,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 90,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,857 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,980 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. Wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 47,979 miles

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

Engine oil low.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. Wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,988 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 36,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,212 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 32,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres getting low on tread

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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CA11 JYO is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA11 JYO, 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 CA11 JYO registered?

CA11 JYO is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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