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Volkswagen California

Beige · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S23 VWCMOT history

S23 VWC is a beige diesel Volkswagen California first used on 20 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 65,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S23 VWC beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,092 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VWC was last recorded at 65,092 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,443 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,649 miles
Average per year
4,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,092 miles
  • 2025 – 58,443 miles
  • 2024 – 51,851 miles
  • 2023 – 51,291 miles
  • 2022 – 50,906 miles
  • 2021 – 48,019 miles
  • 2020 – 47,592 miles
  • 2019 – 42,103 miles
  • 2018 – 36,371 miles
  • 2017 – 30,856 miles
  • 2016 – 21,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,092 miles
  • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,092 miles (+6,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    325164758201
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN
  2. Pass58,443 miles (+6,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    504052329844
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes at steering rack corroding
  3. Pass51,851 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,851 miles
    Test number
    902575877839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,291 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    663477640942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,906 miles (+451)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,906 miles
    Test number
    191234756145
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,455 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    934608806170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,019 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    213877383103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,592 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    474403631385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,103 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,103 miles
    Test number
    973905945203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,371 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    625212002642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,856 miles (+9,829)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    233116268941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,027 miles
    Test number
    104517698010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 VWC

Does S23 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VWC is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 VWC?
The MOT on S23 VWC is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 VWC done?
S23 VWC was recorded at 65,092 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,477 miles a year.
Has S23 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VWC has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 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 S23 VWC find?
S23 VWC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: chip in screen.

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