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CM12 RON

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,248 mi
Last recorded77,248 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM12 RON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,248 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,935 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,348 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,357 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 45,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,684 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Fail 20 Mar 2017 41,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,094 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 27,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

right rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge and feathered

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,983 miles

right rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge and feathered

spare wheel missing

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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CM12 RON is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 CM12 RON, 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 CM12 RON registered?

CM12 RON is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CM12 RON safe to buy?

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