Volkswagen California
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
F5 FMSMOT history
F5 FMS is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 6 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 62,224 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 FMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 6 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 FMS was last recorded at 62,224 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,678 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,546 miles
- Average per year
- 3,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,224 miles
- 2025 – 60,678 miles
- 2024 – 57,889 miles
- 2023 – 57,440 miles
- 2021 – 55,745 miles
- 2019 – 51,582 miles
- 2018 – 45,218 miles
- 2017 – 37,338 miles
- 2016 – 29,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,224 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 10 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,224 miles (+1,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 62,224 miles
- Test number
- 339729044139
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass60,678 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 60,678 miles
- Test number
- 462961110143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail60,677 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,677 miles
- Test number
- 443111636542
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass57,889 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 57,889 miles
- Test number
- 805450069393
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail57,889 miles (+449)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,889 miles
- Test number
- 705914223645
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass57,440 miles (+1,695)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 57,440 miles
- Test number
- 404045061439
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,745 miles (+4,163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 55,745 miles
- Test number
- 299951958740
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake discs
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake discs
Pass51,582 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 51,582 miles
- Test number
- 777765392883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,218 miles (+7,880)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 45,218 miles
- Test number
- 253475975614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,338 miles (+8,171)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,338 miles
- Test number
- 806500669628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 29,167 miles
- Test number
- 998049338917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,167 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,167 miles
- Test number
- 998541196770
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about F5 FMS
- Does F5 FMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 FMS is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F5 FMS?
- The MOT on F5 FMS is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F5 FMS done?
- F5 FMS was recorded at 62,224 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,136 miles a year.
- Has F5 FMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 FMS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on F5 FMS 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 F5 FMS find?
- F5 FMS passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust system corroded.
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