
Volkswagen Califonia
Red · Diesel · 1992 · 1,896 cc
K85 CHBMOT history
K85 CHB is a red diesel Volkswagen Califonia first used on 10 Feb 1992. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 461,177 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 461,177 km
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,282 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K85 CHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Califonia
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 10 Feb 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K85 CHB was last recorded at 461,177 km on 16 Jun 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jul 2025: 452,879 km, lower than 452,972 km on 20 Jun 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 461,174 km · 15 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 km
- Average per year
- 7,282 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 461,177 km
- 2025 – 452,884 km
- 2024 – 443,375 km
- 2023 – 421,591 km
- 2022 – 421,059 km
- 2021 – 417,968 km
- 2020 – 416,016 km
- 2019 – 412,155 km
- 2018 – 407,435 km
- 2017 – 401,237 km
- 2016 – 392,430 km
- 2015 – 391,636 km
- 2014 – 389,224 km
- 2012 – 380,151 km
- 2011 – 365,420 km
- 2010 – 355,497 km
- 2009 – 351,141 km
- 2007 – 325,984 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front steering wheel bonding loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass461,177 km (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 461,177 km
- Test number
- 323239452179
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail461,174 km (+8,290)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 461,174 km
- Test number
- 412229357533
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass452,884 km (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 452,884 km
- Test number
- 743287948459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering wheel bonding loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill step holed but not within 30 cm of seat belt mounting
Fail452,879 km (-93)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 452,879 km
- Test number
- 776208653031
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering wheel bonding loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill step holed but not within 30 cm of seat belt mounting
Fail452,972 km (+9,597)9 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 452,972 km
- Test number
- 221753869733
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass443,375 km2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 443,375 km
- Test number
- 104295434390
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail443,375 km (+21,784)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 443,375 km
- Test number
- 523455105053
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass421,591 km2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 421,591 km
- Test number
- 633452242218
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced painted in protective product (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier bracket corroded
Fail421,591 km (+532)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 421,591 km
- Test number
- 786768828435
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced painted in protective product (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier bracket corroded
Pass421,059 km (+3,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 421,059 km
- Test number
- 150997313628
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass417,968 km (+1,952)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 417,968 km
- Test number
- 919188882819
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass416,016 km (+3,861)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 416,016 km
- Test number
- 178727047674
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass412,155 km (+4,720)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 412,155 km
- Test number
- 782289621241
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass407,435 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 407,435 km
- Test number
- 166673583809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail407,425 miles1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 407,425 miles
- Test number
- 653205454518
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Pass401,237 km (+8,807)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 401,237 km
- Test number
- 546680658972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass392,430 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 392,430 km
- Test number
- 166701682786
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body corroding
Fail392,430 km2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 392,430 km
- Test number
- 446079658296
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed. (5.2.6)
Pass391,642 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 391,642 miles
- Test number
- 646931055032
- NoteBoth front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn
Fail391,636 km (+2,412)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 391,636 km
- Test number
- 946981555017
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass389,224 km3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 389,224 km
- Test number
- 157123254464
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail389,224 km (+9,073)4 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 389,224 km
- Test number
- 758953354045
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass380,151 km1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 380,151 km
- Test number
- 206635652319
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail380,151 km (+14,731)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 380,151 km
- Test number
- 875313852361
- FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass365,420 km5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 365,420 km
- Test number
- 437244851491
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail365,420 km (+9,923)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 365,420 km
- Test number
- 605043551320
- DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass355,497 km (+4,356)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 355,497 km
- Test number
- 503764950366
- NoteO/s front and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread
- NoteSlight free play in n/s rack end
Pass351,141 km1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 351,141 km
- Test number
- 912410159356
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
- NoteFront brake discs rusty
- NoteN/s steering rack end worn
- NoteO/s front top ball joint very badly worn
Pass338,754 miles (+286,672)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 338,754 miles
- Test number
- 971893328323
- NoteRadiator cross member holed and corroded
Fail52,082 miles5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,082 miles
- Test number
- 534128018356
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteRadiator cross member holed and corroded
Pass325,984 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 325,984 km
- Test number
- 811656227398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K85 CHB
- Does K85 CHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 CHB is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K85 CHB?
- The MOT on K85 CHB is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K85 CHB done?
- K85 CHB was recorded at 461,177 km at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,282 km a year.
- Has K85 CHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K85 CHB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on K85 CHB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K85 CHB find?
- K85 CHB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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