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Volkswagen California

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T51 CALMOT history

T51 CAL is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,874 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 CAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 CAL was last recorded at 103,874 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,636 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,238 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,874 miles
  • 2025 – 99,636 miles
  • 2024 – 92,997 miles
  • 2023 – 87,566 miles
  • 2022 – 81,883 miles
  • 2021 – 79,554 miles
  • 2020 – 72,114 miles
  • 2019 – 65,109 miles
  • 2018 – 56,486 miles
  • 2017 – 48,548 miles
  • 2016 – 40,160 miles
  • 2015 – 26,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,874 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shrouds rusty
  • AdvisoryRear heatshield rusty

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,874 miles (+4,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,874 miles
    Test number
    841908193603
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shrouds rusty
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield rusty

  2. Pass99,636 miles (+6,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    800259903321
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,997 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    893502346543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,566 miles (+5,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,566 miles
    Test number
    957267236078
    • AdvisoryMuddy on the underside

  5. Pass81,883 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    344224167515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,554 miles (+7,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    621609001490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,114 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,114 miles
    Test number
    996551936944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,112 miles (+7,003)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    967726712557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    634887277244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers, outer skins slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail65,109 miles (+8,623)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    835179210545
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers, outer skins slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass56,486 miles (+7,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    964523683280
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,548 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,548 miles
    Test number
    702964220479
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail48,545 miles (+8,385)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,545 miles
    Test number
    803881881050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass40,160 miles (+13,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    714400254218
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathered/out of shape on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components

  15. Pass26,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,264 miles
    Test number
    251897908199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 CAL

Does T51 CAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 CAL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 CAL?
The MOT on T51 CAL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 CAL done?
T51 CAL was recorded at 103,874 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has T51 CAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 CAL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T51 CAL 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 T51 CAL find?
T51 CAL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; rear shock absorber shrouds rusty; rear heatshield rusty.

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