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Volkswagen California

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,460 cc

T3 MWAMOT history

T3 MWA is a white diesel Volkswagen California first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,287 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 MWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 MWA was last recorded at 76,287 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,119 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,168 miles
Average per year
4,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,287 miles
  • 2024 – 74,119 miles
  • 2023 – 70,296 miles
  • 2022 – 69,804 miles
  • 2020 – 68,287 miles
  • 2019 – 62,426 miles
  • 2018 – 53,112 miles
  • 2017 – 42,913 miles
  • 2016 – 32,081 miles
  • 2015 – 22,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,287 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f drl light inop

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.

  • Middle and rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,287 miles (+2,168)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    145717045004
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f drl light inop

  2. Pass74,119 miles (+1,943)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    941304522147
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,176 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    852362066170
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

  4. Fail72,176 miles (+1,880)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    471668103264
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

  5. Pass70,296 miles (+492)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    263090973553
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside drl light not working

  6. Pass69,804 miles (+1,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,804 miles
    Test number
    996380740873
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on limit

  7. Pass68,287 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    401459467192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Red reflector damaged.

  8. Pass67,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    627331748452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,621 miles (+5,195)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    763251121529
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,426 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    795179454818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,424 miles (+9,312)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,424 miles
    Test number
    158703195186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,112 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    517200237236
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail53,110 miles (+10,197)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    570777366617
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass42,913 miles (+10,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,913 miles
    Test number
    561278501311
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on limit

  15. Pass32,081 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    961322998045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,721 miles
    Test number
    687905465015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 MWA

Does T3 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 MWA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 MWA?
The MOT on T3 MWA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 MWA done?
T3 MWA was recorded at 76,287 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,961 miles a year.
Has T3 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 MWA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 MWA 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 T3 MWA find?
T3 MWA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; n/s/f drl light inop.

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