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DA12 OHV

2012 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 OHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 76,195 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 76,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 68,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,623 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 55,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,424 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,456 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 28,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 24,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear section corroded but not perforated

rear seatbelts not inspected as child seats fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 20,941 miles

rear tyres low on outer edges

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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DA12 OHV is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA12 OHV, 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 DA12 OHV registered?

DA12 OHV is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DA12 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 OHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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