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DA12 XDB

2012 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,747 mi
Last recorded101,747 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,747 miles

Centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,620 miles

Rear Centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,586 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper locating coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot severely deteriorated (small hole) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,121 miles

Rear Centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casings deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2023 82,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted brake hose slightly rubbing against anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,664 miles

Offside Rear centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2021 70,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,918 miles

Offside Front DRL (Daytime Running Lamp) not working

centre & rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,587 miles

centre & rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2019 56,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top location coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre & rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,894 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XDB is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 DA12 XDB, 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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DA12 XDB is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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