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Volkswagen California

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 CAUMOT history

T5 CAU is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 28 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,397 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CAU was last recorded at 79,397 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,578 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
4,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,397 miles
  • 2025 – 77,578 miles
  • 2024 – 76,599 miles
  • 2023 – 76,034 miles
  • 2022 – 74,426 miles
  • 2020 – 72,107 miles
  • 2019 – 70,388 miles
  • 2018 – 64,265 miles
  • 2017 – 56,627 miles
  • 2016 – 45,622 miles
  • 2015 – 39,171 miles
  • 2014 – 29,762 miles
  • 2013 – 21,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,397 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,397 miles (+1,819)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    487136361584
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass77,578 miles (+979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    521996381859
    • 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))

  3. Pass76,599 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    299061168378
    • 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))

  4. Fail76,593 miles (+559)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,593 miles
    Test number
    211311171200
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass76,034 miles (+1,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    844382069796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass74,426 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    528295118201
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail74,426 miles (+2,319)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    696058276825
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass72,107 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    515527370874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,388 miles (+6,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    635573060502
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear exhaust box

  10. Pass64,265 miles (+7,638)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    552275494555
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wearing worn
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmission too low to register
    • AdvisoryExhaust box end slight corroded

  11. Pass56,627 miles (+11,005)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    496931991012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,622 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    839819828556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,171 miles (+9,409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    829740275170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,762 miles (+7,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,762 miles
    Test number
    277670124141
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass21,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,843 miles
    Test number
    775051823145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 CAU

Does T5 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CAU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 CAU?
The MOT on T5 CAU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 CAU done?
T5 CAU was recorded at 79,397 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
Has T5 CAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CAU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 CAU 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 T5 CAU find?
T5 CAU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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