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CA12 SRX

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,041 mi
Last recorded35,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 SRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 35,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 33,901 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 33,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,033 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 25,031 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,900 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,203 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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CA12 SRX is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CA12 SRX, 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 CA12 SRX registered?

CA12 SRX is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CA12 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 SRX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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