
Volkswagen California
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc
L2 AHNMOT history
L2 AHN is a black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 24 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 35,415 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 35,415 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,797 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L2 AHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 24 Aug 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L2 AHN was last recorded at 35,415 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 32,535 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,880 miles
- Average per year
- 3,797 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,415 miles
- 2025 – 32,535 miles
- 2024 – 29,828 miles
- 2023 – 26,330 miles
- 2022 – 24,098 miles
- 2021 – 16,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
9 tests since 3 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,415 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 35,415 miles
- Test number
- 154856146251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail35,415 miles (+2,880)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,415 miles
- Test number
- 365467708778
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,535 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 32,535 miles
- Test number
- 222578399706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass29,828 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 29,828 miles
- Test number
- 967919508644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail29,828 miles (+3,498)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,828 miles
- Test number
- 195462139763
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass26,330 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 26,330 miles
- Test number
- 169823775008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass24,098 miles (+7,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 24,098 miles
- Test number
- 917444987759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass16,267 miles (+65)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 16,267 miles
- Test number
- 652504115971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail16,202 miles2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,202 miles
- Test number
- 155336811007
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Questions about L2 AHN
- Does L2 AHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 AHN is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L2 AHN?
- The MOT on L2 AHN is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L2 AHN done?
- L2 AHN was recorded at 35,415 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
- Has L2 AHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L2 AHN has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L2 AHN 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 L2 AHN find?
- L2 AHN passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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