Volkswagen California
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L15 VWCMOT history
L15 VWC is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,108 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 71,108 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,643 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 VWC
- 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
- 27 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 VWC was last recorded at 71,108 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,447 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,661 miles
- Average per year
- 5,643 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,108 miles
- 2025 – 68,447 miles
- 2023 – 66,480 miles
- 2022 – 63,203 miles
- 2021 – 57,187 miles
- 2020 – 53,683 miles
- 2019 – 43,798 miles
- 2018 – 34,726 miles
- 2017 – 25,662 miles
- 2016 – 16,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,108 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear exhaust in poor condition.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,108 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 71,108 miles
- Test number
- 726292059730
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail71,108 miles (+2,661)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,108 miles
- Test number
- 370332154295
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,447 miles (+1,967)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 860811954453
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,480 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 66,480 miles
- Test number
- 292812006473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,480 miles (+3,277)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,480 miles
- Test number
- 864583776369
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,203 miles (+6,016)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 63,203 miles
- Test number
- 747953462768
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin split open
Pass57,187 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 57,187 miles
- Test number
- 657299342951
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.
Pass53,683 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 53,683 miles
- Test number
- 845978085299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition.
Fail53,642 miles (+9,844)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,642 miles
- Test number
- 763138677477
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition.
Pass43,798 miles (+9,072)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 43,798 miles
- Test number
- 360755921743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,726 miles (+9,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 34,726 miles
- Test number
- 221242105869
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,662 miles (+9,141)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 25,662 miles
- Test number
- 303437415150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 16,521 miles
- Test number
- 323910956208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 VWC
- Does L15 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 VWC is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 VWC?
- The MOT on L15 VWC is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 VWC done?
- L15 VWC was recorded at 71,108 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,643 miles a year.
- Has L15 VWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 VWC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 VWC 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 L15 VWC find?
- L15 VWC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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