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Volkswagen California

Brown · Diesel · 2010 · 2,460 cc

T5 CBVMOT history

T5 CBV is a brown diesel Volkswagen California first used on 18 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,692 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CBV was last recorded at 112,692 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 9,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,105 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,587 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,692 miles
  • 2025 – 103,105 miles
  • 2023 – 96,988 miles
  • 2022 – 92,501 miles
  • 2021 – 91,073 miles
  • 2020 – 84,652 miles
  • 2019 – 79,024 miles
  • 2018 – 71,374 miles
  • 2017 – 63,338 miles
  • 2016 – 56,048 miles
  • 2015 – 49,126 miles
  • 2014 – 41,052 miles
  • 2013 – 31,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,692 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,692 miles (+9,587)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,692 miles
    Test number
    353506550295
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass103,105 miles5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,105 miles
    Test number
    764434291532
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All repairs have been silicone filled (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Previously silicone over top (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail165,927 km4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,927 km
    Test number
    734646393515
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Previously silicone over top (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass96,988 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    453913863349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    204767398691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,501 miles (+1,428)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    806449128093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass91,073 miles (+6,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    442377572605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass84,652 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    563573026962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,024 miles
    Test number
    313476422426
    • AdvisoryWashers leaking limiting flow of water to jets

  10. Fail79,024 miles (+7,650)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,024 miles
    Test number
    762644768307
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWashers leaking limiting flow of water to jets

  11. Pass71,374 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    229143998472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,338 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,338 miles
    Test number
    988621421249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,048 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,048 miles
    Test number
    902761418912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,126 miles (+8,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    435653775175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass41,052 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    679400774114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail40,995 miles (+9,773)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,995 miles
    Test number
    188598164105
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass31,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    506589263198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 CBV

Does T5 CBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CBV is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 CBV?
The MOT on T5 CBV is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 CBV done?
T5 CBV was recorded at 112,692 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has T5 CBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CBV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 CBV 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 CBV find?
T5 CBV passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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