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Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,460 cc

T4 UCVMOT history

T4 UCV is a green diesel Volkswagen California first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,068 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 UCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 UCV was last recorded at 114,068 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,987 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
2,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,068 miles
  • 2025 – 112,741 miles
  • 2022 – 105,780 miles
  • 2020 – 100,645 miles
  • 2019 – 99,762 miles
  • 2018 – 94,283 miles
  • 2017 – 84,104 miles
  • 2016 – 76,925 miles
  • 2015 – 71,939 miles
  • 2014 – 67,182 miles
  • 2013 – 63,560 miles
  • 2012 – 58,995 miles
  • 2011 – 57,574 miles
  • 2010 – 51,993 miles
  • 2008 – 76,480 miles
  • 2007 – 70,338 miles
  • 2006 – 64,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,068 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTow bar socket insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,068 miles (+81)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,068 miles
    Test number
    852323549883
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar socket insecure

  2. Fail113,987 miles (+1,246)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,987 miles
    Test number
    403864768147
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar socket insecure

  3. Pass112,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    134161982753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,741 miles (+6,961)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    230843659732
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch, rear end into step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,780 miles (+5,135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    258193326399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming o/s/f wheel (not considered excessive
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

  6. Pass100,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    126546084402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,645 miles (+883)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    722673392816
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass99,762 miles (+5,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,762 miles
    Test number
    441983383812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre small cut to outer side wall.

  9. Pass94,283 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,283 miles
    Test number
    701496903182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    531107360552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,897 miles (+6,793)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    156880772224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working BULB (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working FUSE REPLACED (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass84,104 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    324231717325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,925 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    971207660699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,939 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,939 miles
    Test number
    668559505023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLower shock bushes spliting

  15. Fail71,939 miles (+4,757)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,939 miles
    Test number
    108169205011
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLower shock bushes spliting

  16. Pass67,182 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    455013514035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass63,560 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    447156413025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,995 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    119192812035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass57,574 miles (+5,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,574 miles
    Test number
    159137611068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass51,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    124346220488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,027 km
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,027 km
    Test number
    261611739446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,007 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,007 km
    Test number
    192071639118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass76,480 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,480 miles
    Test number
    462340658381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,466 miles (+6,128)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    320297748334
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass70,338 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,338 miles
    Test number
    471901647351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,734 miles
    Test number
    431339636318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 UCV

Does T4 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 UCV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 UCV?
The MOT on T4 UCV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 UCV done?
T4 UCV was recorded at 114,068 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,499 miles a year.
Has T4 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 UCV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 UCV 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 T4 UCV find?
T4 UCV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; tow bar socket insecure.

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