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Volkswagen California

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T454 VJNMOT history

T454 VJN is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 242,708 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
242,708 km
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,022 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 VJN was last recorded at 242,708 km on 27 Oct 2025, 13,696 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2024: 229,012 km, lower than 232,977 km on 28 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
229,012 km · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,696 km
Average per year
10,022 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 242,708 km
  • 2024 – 229,012 km
  • 2023 – 214,052 km
  • 2022 – 204,622 km
  • 2020 – 185,774 km
  • 2016 – 156,671 km
  • 2015 – 150,471 km
  • 2014 – 142,819 km
  • 2013 – 133,630 km
  • 2012 – 122,727 km
  • 2009 – 81,381 km
  • 2007 – 54,948 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,708 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,708 km (+13,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    242,708 km
    Test number
    626172221892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass229,012 km (-3,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    229,012 km
    Test number
    392921728706
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail232,977 km (+18,925)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,977 km
    Test number
    237296480317
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass214,052 km (+9,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    214,052 km
    Test number
    929302452644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,622 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,622 km
    Test number
    558618941551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass197,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    197,564 miles
    Test number
    672338541254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,774 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    185,774 km
    Test number
    889996867220
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass171,659 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,659 miles
    Test number
    794145285632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    164,062 miles
    Test number
    803401802602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,671 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    156,671 km
    Test number
    205681165589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    151,370 miles
    Test number
    646369322140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,471 km6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,471 km
    Test number
    197497645057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail150,471 km (+7,652)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,471 km
    Test number
    278637845017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass142,819 km (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,819 km
    Test number
    167624934084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,630 km (+10,903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    133,630 km
    Test number
    289967533057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,727 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    122,727 km
    Test number
    776270842030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,699 miles (+14,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    986480611027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    792255930088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,381 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,381 km
    Test number
    444751029004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    714316338075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,948 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,948 km
    Test number
    882092637041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T454 VJN

Does T454 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T454 VJN is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T454 VJN?
The MOT on T454 VJN is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T454 VJN done?
T454 VJN was recorded at 242,708 km at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 10,022 km a year.
Has T454 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 VJN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T454 VJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T454 VJN find?
T454 VJN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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