Volkswagen California
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
5212UMOT history
5212U is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 12 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 75,664 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5212U
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5212U was last recorded at 75,664 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,336 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,328 miles
- Average per year
- 3,710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,664 miles
- 2025 – 74,336 miles
- 2024 – 73,389 miles
- 2023 – 70,577 miles
- 2022 – 69,182 miles
- 2021 – 66,297 miles
- 2020 – 64,579 miles
- 2019 – 60,281 miles
- 2018 – 54,919 miles
- 2017 – 47,896 miles
- 2016 – 41,873 miles
- 2015 – 36,900 miles
- 2013 – 27,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,664 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,664 miles (+1,328)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 75,664 miles
- Test number
- 725392897444
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
Pass74,336 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 74,336 miles
- Test number
- 408813618681
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail74,336 miles (+947)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,336 miles
- Test number
- 703150673253
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,389 miles (+2,812)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 73,389 miles
- Test number
- 544763492015
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
Pass70,577 miles (+1,395)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 70,577 miles
- Test number
- 436432138518
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,182 miles (+2,885)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 69,182 miles
- Test number
- 347745695185
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,297 miles (+1,718)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 66,297 miles
- Test number
- 102124921602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,579 miles (+4,298)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 64,579 miles
- Test number
- 376020365701
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,281 miles (+5,362)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,281 miles
- Test number
- 530267810608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,919 miles (+7,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,919 miles
- Test number
- 837664969822
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,896 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,896 miles
- Test number
- 662934554006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,873 miles (+4,973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 41,873 miles
- Test number
- 621902249773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,900 miles (+9,610)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 36,900 miles
- Test number
- 248568325117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 27,290 miles
- Test number
- 919319773195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 5212U
- What vehicle is registration 5212U currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5212U on a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 12 Jul 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 5212U currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5212U is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5212U?
- The MOT on 5212U is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5212U done?
- 5212U was recorded at 75,664 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
- Has 5212U ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5212U has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on 5212U ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 5212U find?
- 5212U passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.
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