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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T222 JLCMOT history

T222 JLC is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 249,001 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
249,001 km
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,006 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T222 JLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T222 JLC was last recorded at 249,001 km on 20 Nov 2025, 11,415 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,586 km · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,415 km
Average per year
9,006 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,001 km
  • 2024 – 237,586 km
  • 2023 – 231,404 km
  • 2021 – 226,304 km
  • 2020 – 219,191 km
  • 2019 – 203,710 km
  • 2018 – 179,631 km
  • 2017 – 166,783 km
  • 2016 – 148,961 km
  • 2014 – 132,924 km
  • 2013 – 131,132 km
  • 2012 – 127,200 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,001 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside sill heavily corroded.
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,001 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    249,001 km
    Test number
    195796793745
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail249,001 km (+11,415)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,001 km
    Test number
    252745371499
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass237,586 km (+6,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    237,586 km
    Test number
    493261766503
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass231,404 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    231,404 km
    Test number
    480267345155
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill is corroded.

  5. Fail231,404 km (+5,100)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,404 km
    Test number
    914641480399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill is corroded.

  6. Pass226,304 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    226,304 km
    Test number
    265617998373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has a cut on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded.

  7. Fail226,304 km (+7,113)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,304 km
    Test number
    834375484792
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has a cut on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded.

  8. Pass219,191 km (+15,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    219,191 km
    Test number
    449263775207
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside non standard mirror fitted

  9. Pass203,710 km (+24,079)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    203,710 km
    Test number
    255148985094
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass179,631 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    179,631 km
    Test number
    342995711874
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MAIN FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail179,631 km (+12,848)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,631 km
    Test number
    208453643342
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MAIN FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass166,783 km (+17,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    166,783 km
    Test number
    820246833093
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass148,961 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,961 km
    Test number
    877744080159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass134,922 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,922 miles
    Test number
    128678775133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll brake ferrules have slight corrosion.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteThere is no spare wheel.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on the outer edge, tracking?

  15. Pass132,924 km (+1,792)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,924 km
    Test number
    786348284112
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass131,132 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,132 km
    Test number
    505344393176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail131,132 km (+3,932)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,132 km
    Test number
    567043193154
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass127,200 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,200 km
    Test number
    725093732194
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteSlight play steering arms

  19. Pass111,353 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,353 miles
    Test number
    679061201190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    303367900171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,268 miles (+9,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    874457900114
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass90,579 miles (+24,618)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    122151819129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    334491837125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T222 JLC

Does T222 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T222 JLC is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T222 JLC?
The MOT on T222 JLC is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T222 JLC done?
T222 JLC was recorded at 249,001 km at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,006 km a year.
Has T222 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T222 JLC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T222 JLC 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 T222 JLC find?
T222 JLC passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear exhaust mounting defective x 2; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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