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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,460 cc

LT12 XCWMOT history

LT12 XCW is a silver diesel Volkswagen California first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LT12 XCW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,350 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XCW was last recorded at 63,350 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,424 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
3,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,350 miles
  • 2025 – 60,424 miles
  • 2024 – 58,019 miles
  • 2023 – 55,897 miles
  • 2022 – 53,728 miles
  • 2021 – 50,707 miles
  • 2020 – 45,515 miles
  • 2019 – 41,541 miles
  • 2018 – 37,797 miles
  • 2017 – 32,820 miles
  • 2016 – 26,746 miles
  • 2015 – 21,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,350 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Emissions "too clean" to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,350 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    258772948909
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
  2. Pass60,424 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    574678062571
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  3. Pass58,019 miles (+2,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    476115138875
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  4. Pass55,897 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,897 miles
    Test number
    319717112493
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin badly corroded
  5. Fail55,897 miles (+2,169)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,897 miles
    Test number
    232129595480
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin badly corroded
  6. Pass53,728 miles (+3,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    119433961076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
  7. Pass50,707 miles (+5,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    174417213062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,515 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    951105321249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,541 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    913155041553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,797 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,797 miles
    Test number
    403572582774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,820 miles (+6,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    300792127618
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions "too clean" to test
    • AdvisoryNumber plates with illegal lettering found in boot area
  12. Pass26,746 miles (+5,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    437982780217
    • AdvisoryEmissions "too clean" to test
  13. Fail21,182 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    108051955004
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass21,182 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    488991255089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 XCW

Does LT12 XCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XCW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XCW?
The MOT on LT12 XCW is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XCW done?
LT12 XCW was recorded at 63,350 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,834 miles a year.
Has LT12 XCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XCW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 XCW 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 LT12 XCW find?
LT12 XCW passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

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