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Volkswagen California

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,460 cc

T496 DETMOT history

T496 DET is a green diesel Volkswagen California first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 295,241 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
295,241 km
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,313 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 DET was last recorded at 295,241 km on 24 Apr 2026, 130 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
295,111 km · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
130 km
Average per year
8,313 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 295,241 km
  • 2024 – 295,111 km
  • 2023 – 293,122 km
  • 2022 – 289,740 km
  • 2021 – 279,197 km
  • 2019 – 268,017 km
  • 2018 – 259,536 km
  • 2017 – 249,457 km
  • 2014 – 220,582 km
  • 2013 – 211,588 km
  • 2007 – 142,319 km
  • 2006 – 129,618 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,241 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,241 km2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    295,241 km
    Test number
    742276730242
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  2. Fail295,241 km (+130)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,241 km
    Test number
    462454658101
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Pass295,111 km (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    295,111 km
    Test number
    257262856713
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass293,122 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    293,122 km
    Test number
    299060864958
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail293,122 km (+3,382)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,122 km
    Test number
    236306742579
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass289,740 km (+5,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    289,740 km
    Test number
    507256880483
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass283,867 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    283,867 km
    Test number
    564993738767
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail283,867 miles4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,867 miles
    Test number
    834407089917
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass279,197 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    279,197 km
    Test number
    307765730112
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail279,195 km1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,195 km
    Test number
    238293463354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass274,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    274,146 miles
    Test number
    695219265946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail274,145 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,145 miles
    Test number
    725836585915
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass268,017 km (+8,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    268,017 km
    Test number
    795140347761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass259,536 km (+10,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    259,536 km
    Test number
    184782764885
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass249,457 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    249,457 km
    Test number
    829929256260
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass240,822 miles (+12,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    240,822 miles
    Test number
    212085656872
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  17. Pass228,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    228,763 miles
    Test number
    648077575085
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass220,582 km (+8,994)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    220,582 km
    Test number
    929705864013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass211,588 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    211,588 km
    Test number
    446970773061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass197,234 miles (+12,912)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    197,234 miles
    Test number
    775213972085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass184,322 miles (+10,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    184,322 miles
    Test number
    566784091017
    • NoteSlight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

  22. Pass174,307 miles (+12,943)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    174,307 miles
    Test number
    280454050181
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass161,364 miles (+6,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    161,364 miles
    Test number
    783718649193
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass155,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    662000678126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass142,319 km (+12,701)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    142,319 km
    Test number
    991208977143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,618 km
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    129,618 km
    Test number
    183662646161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 DET

Does T496 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 DET is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 DET?
The MOT on T496 DET is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 DET done?
T496 DET was recorded at 295,241 km at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 8,313 km a year.
Has T496 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 DET has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T496 DET 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 T496 DET find?
T496 DET passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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