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CN12 GPU

2012 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,807 mi
Last recorded69,807 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN12 GPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,807 miles

Center and rear exhaust outer skin separating

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 69,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Center and rear exhaust outer skin separating

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,103 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,204 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded outer skin

Oil moisture around top of engine

Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,648 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 215.65.16C 109/107R, Hankook. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 28,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CN12 GPU is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Blue 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 CN12 GPU, 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 CN12 GPU registered?

CN12 GPU is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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The MOT history for CN12 GPU 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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