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CF03 MAY

2012 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,388 mi
Last recorded99,388 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 MAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,388 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,564 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 98,564 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps All (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,247 miles

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

exhaust center and rear sections deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,105 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 84,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,199 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,410 miles

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,108 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 61,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,084 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 48,812 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,364 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,207 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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CF03 MAY is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc 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 CF03 MAY, 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 CF03 MAY registered?

CF03 MAY is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is CF03 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 MAY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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