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Purple · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

B2 JEXMOT history

B2 JEX is a purple diesel Volkswagen California first used on 24 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 220,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
220,317 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
22,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B2 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B2 JEX was last recorded at 220,317 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 3,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
216,421 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,896 miles
Average per year
22,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,317 miles
  • 2025 – 216,421 miles
  • 2024 – 197,984 miles
  • 2023 – 171,976 miles
  • 2022 – 144,336 miles
  • 2021 – 118,823 miles
  • 2020 – 97,317 miles
  • 2019 – 67,157 miles
  • 2018 – 39,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    220,317 miles
    Test number
    789199581850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail220,317 miles (+3,896)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,317 miles
    Test number
    743445826441
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass216,421 miles (+18,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    216,421 miles
    Test number
    947184458280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass197,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    197,984 miles
    Test number
    161488107677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail197,984 miles (+26,008)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,984 miles
    Test number
    744442474842
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,976 miles (+27,640)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,976 miles
    Test number
    352931118317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,336 miles (+25,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,336 miles
    Test number
    927390080633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  8. Pass118,823 miles (+21,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,823 miles
    Test number
    157548674429
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass97,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    868520791017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,317 miles (+30,160)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    583520935761
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass67,157 miles (+27,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    376024068600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,733 miles
    Test number
    160473394511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B2 JEX

Does B2 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B2 JEX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on B2 JEX?
The MOT on B2 JEX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B2 JEX done?
B2 JEX was recorded at 220,317 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 22,465 miles a year.
Has B2 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B2 JEX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on B2 JEX 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 B2 JEX find?
B2 JEX passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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