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CE12 XDH

2012 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,241 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield loose

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 115,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 105,167 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

heat shield insecure rear

Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,763 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,113 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,335 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,692 miles

vehicle has under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CE12 XDH is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE12 XDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 XDH registered?

CE12 XDH is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is CE12 XDH safe to buy?

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