Volkswagen California
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T50 VAMMOT history
T50 VAM is a silver diesel Volkswagen California first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 38,357 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T50 VAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T50 VAM was last recorded at 38,357 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 34,681 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,676 miles
- Average per year
- 3,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,357 miles
- 2025 – 34,681 miles
- 2024 – 29,685 miles
- 2023 – 26,033 miles
- 2022 – 21,235 miles
- 2021 – 17,624 miles
- 2020 – 15,439 miles
- 2019 – 14,289 miles
- 2018 – 13,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,357 miles
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of vehicle
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 30 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,357 miles (+3,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 38,357 miles
- Test number
- 258612599122
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of vehicle
Pass34,681 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 34,681 miles
- Test number
- 997886161236
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail34,679 miles (+4,994)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,679 miles
- Test number
- 224671646714
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass29,685 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 29,685 miles
- Test number
- 514552938639
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail29,683 miles (+3,650)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,683 miles
- Test number
- 501479703369
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass26,033 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 26,033 miles
- Test number
- 382793681007
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Fail26,033 miles (+4,798)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,033 miles
- Test number
- 488965608563
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass21,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 21,235 miles
- Test number
- 482909707611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,232 miles (+3,608)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,232 miles
- Test number
- 318362889815
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass17,624 miles (+2,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 17,624 miles
- Test number
- 224971633926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass15,439 miles (+1,150)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 15,439 miles
- Test number
- 106188159162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,289 miles (+844)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 14,289 miles
- Test number
- 338320611717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,445 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 13,445 miles
- Test number
- 891665846379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T50 VAM
- Does T50 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 VAM is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T50 VAM?
- The MOT on T50 VAM is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T50 VAM done?
- T50 VAM was recorded at 38,357 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
- Has T50 VAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T50 VAM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T50 VAM 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 T50 VAM find?
- T50 VAM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion to rear of vehicle.
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