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CE62 NWK

2012 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 NWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 101,220 miles

Exhaust Outer Shield Backing Apart Both Silancers

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2025 101,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount Corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Outer Shield Backing Apart Both Silancers

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 94,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,927 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,268 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 73,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 67,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2019 61,893 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2019 61,893 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,374 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 46,374 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,295 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread band edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,295 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Product on each headlamp lense for right hand driving. (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread band edges. (4.1.E.1)

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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CE62 NWK is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE62 NWK, 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 CE62 NWK registered?

CE62 NWK is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is CE62 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 NWK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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