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Volkswagen California

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T555 CALMOT history

T555 CAL is a white diesel Volkswagen California first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,324 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 CAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 CAL was last recorded at 123,324 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,467 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,857 miles
Average per year
7,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,324 miles
  • 2024 – 119,467 miles
  • 2023 – 111,647 miles
  • 2022 – 104,185 miles
  • 2021 – 93,322 miles
  • 2020 – 84,786 miles
  • 2019 – 76,981 miles
  • 2018 – 66,284 miles
  • 2017 – 56,555 miles
  • 2016 – 50,762 miles
  • 2015 – 43,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,324 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Lower covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,324 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,324 miles
    Test number
    988672791357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,324 miles (+3,857)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,324 miles
    Test number
    236890704478
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,467 miles (+7,820)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    530982410341
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer's corroded casing
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Uneven pad wear visible (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 falken 5118 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,647 miles (+7,462)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    820033472892
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    273425767571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,185 miles (+10,863)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    339424500763
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,322 miles (+8,536)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    455896560088
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  8. Pass84,786 miles (+46)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    449640583504
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLower coverts fitted

  9. Fail84,740 miles (+7,759)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,740 miles
    Test number
    711730560176
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLower coverts fitted

  10. Pass76,981 miles (+10,697)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    787509341031
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  11. Pass66,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    456938730959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRight front tyre valve damaged

  12. Fail66,284 miles (+9,729)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    767226592286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRight front tyre valve damaged

  13. Pass56,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,555 miles
    Test number
    750792452043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,551 miles (+5,789)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    390081083224
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass50,762 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,762 miles
    Test number
    557824117981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,759 miles (+7,273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    786466180475
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass43,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    394405425781
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Questions about T555 CAL

Does T555 CAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 CAL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T555 CAL?
The MOT on T555 CAL is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 CAL done?
T555 CAL was recorded at 123,324 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,903 miles a year.
Has T555 CAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 CAL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 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 T555 CAL find?
T555 CAL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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