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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,460 cc

T555 RCJMOT history

T555 RCJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen California first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,654 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 RCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 RCJ was last recorded at 74,654 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,993 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,661 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,654 miles
  • 2025 – 70,993 miles
  • 2024 – 68,376 miles
  • 2023 – 63,839 miles
  • 2022 – 57,277 miles
  • 2021 – 49,542 miles
  • 2020 – 46,244 miles
  • 2019 – 39,894 miles
  • 2018 – 34,673 miles
  • 2017 – 28,196 miles
  • 2016 – 24,445 miles
  • 2015 – 21,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,654 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged x2 nearside and offside -slightly out of shape -and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection

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 Rear handbrake lazy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre and rear silencer outer skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,654 miles (+3,661)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,654 miles
    Test number
    691757640041
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged x2 nearside and offside -slightly out of shape -and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection
  2. Pass70,993 miles (+2,617)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,993 miles
    Test number
    329963403979
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at bottom suspension arm mountings-nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose center and rear -outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged x2 nearside and offside-slightly out of shape and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
  3. Pass68,376 miles (+4,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    301307959904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose center and rear silencer outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass63,839 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    562995360155
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre and rear silencer outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy
  5. Fail63,824 miles (+6,547)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    822222998914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre and rear silencer outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy
  6. Pass57,277 miles (+7,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,277 miles
    Test number
    160031580435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,542 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    987207001217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,244 miles (+6,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    336584961319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass39,894 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    125083905706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,673 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,673 miles
    Test number
    471425441101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,196 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,196 miles
    Test number
    643162430733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,445 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,445 miles
    Test number
    532890550498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,341 miles
    Test number
    255827405417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 RCJ

Does T555 RCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RCJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 RCJ?
The MOT on T555 RCJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 RCJ done?
T555 RCJ was recorded at 74,654 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has T555 RCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RCJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T555 RCJ 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 RCJ find?
T555 RCJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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