
Volkswagen California
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S20 WDYMOT history
S20 WDY is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 59,447 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 59,447 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 WDY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 WDY was last recorded at 59,447 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,183 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,264 miles
- Average per year
- 4,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,447 miles
- 2025 – 54,183 miles
- 2024 – 45,344 miles
- 2023 – 39,085 miles
- 2022 – 35,013 miles
- 2021 – 32,233 miles
- 2020 – 29,926 miles
- 2019 – 28,444 miles
- 2018 – 26,241 miles
- 2017 – 20,879 miles
- 2016 – 16,422 miles
- 2015 – 12,260 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,447 miles (+5,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 59,447 miles
- Test number
- 786367061118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass54,183 miles (+8,839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 54,183 miles
- Test number
- 771504723620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,344 miles (+6,259)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 45,344 miles
- Test number
- 714027412242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,085 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 39,085 miles
- Test number
- 538803986561
- AdvisoryFront washer pipe leaking
- AdvisoryWet test
Pass35,013 miles (+2,780)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 35,013 miles
- Test number
- 170328958090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,233 miles (+2,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 32,233 miles
- Test number
- 943133809970
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted.
Pass29,926 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 29,926 miles
- Test number
- 231337127568
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail29,914 miles (+1,470)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,914 miles
- Test number
- 623405193801
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass28,444 miles (+2,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 28,444 miles
- Test number
- 960795398219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,241 miles (+5,362)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 26,241 miles
- Test number
- 228438871487
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass20,879 miles (+4,457)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 20,879 miles
- Test number
- 872536520952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,422 miles (+4,162)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 16,422 miles
- Test number
- 359358338056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 12,260 miles
- Test number
- 115531905934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S20 WDY
- Does S20 WDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 WDY is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S20 WDY?
- The MOT on S20 WDY is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S20 WDY done?
- S20 WDY was recorded at 59,447 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
- Has S20 WDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 WDY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on S20 WDY 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 S20 WDY find?
- S20 WDY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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