Volkswagen California
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
T5 FWSMOT history
T5 FWS is a black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 1 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 94,366 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,746 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 FWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 FWS was last recorded at 94,366 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,582 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,784 miles
- Average per year
- 3,746 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,366 miles
- 2025 – 92,582 miles
- 2024 – 89,199 miles
- 2023 – 87,947 miles
- 2022 – 77,993 miles
- 2021 – 68,056 miles
- 2020 – 64,451 miles
- 2019 – 60,762 miles
- 2018 – 57,133 miles
- 2017 – 52,045 miles
- 2016 – 46,688 miles
- 2015 – 44,163 miles
- 2014 – 43,048 miles
- 2013 – 41,917 miles
- 2012 – 41,024 miles
- 2011 – 36,195 miles
- 2010 – 33,501 miles
- 2009 – 29,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,366 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,366 miles (+1,784)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 94,366 miles
- Test number
- 509061756955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,582 miles (+3,383)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 92,582 miles
- Test number
- 730208016647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,199 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 89,199 miles
- Test number
- 803003748254
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,947 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 87,947 miles
- Test number
- 698608932940
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail87,947 miles (+9,954)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,947 miles
- Test number
- 532884745026
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass77,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,993 miles
- Test number
- 554693151689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,993 miles (+9,937)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,993 miles
- Test number
- 692883984711
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))
Pass68,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 68,056 miles
- Test number
- 853760047143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,056 miles (+3,605)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,056 miles
- Test number
- 228918372961
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
Pass64,451 miles (+3,689)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 64,451 miles
- Test number
- 593415368002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,762 miles (+3,629)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 60,762 miles
- Test number
- 976848574835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,133 miles (+5,088)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 57,133 miles
- Test number
- 867320179384
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,045 miles (+5,357)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 52,045 miles
- Test number
- 438961267741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,688 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,688 miles
- Test number
- 748645734525
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer shell corroded
Fail46,688 miles (+2,525)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,688 miles
- Test number
- 555816306755
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer shell corroded
Pass44,163 miles (+1,115)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 44,163 miles
- Test number
- 275967245148
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass43,048 miles (+1,131)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 43,048 miles
- Test number
- 245391064439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,917 miles (+893)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 41,917 miles
- Test number
- 716810653175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,024 miles (+4,829)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 41,024 miles
- Test number
- 879763662192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,195 miles (+2,694)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 36,195 miles
- Test number
- 978642601140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wiper blades smearing
Pass33,501 miles (+3,626)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 33,501 miles
- Test number
- 352146500192
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,875 miles
- Test number
- 560358019135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 FWS
- Does T5 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FWS is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 FWS?
- The MOT on T5 FWS is valid until 2 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 FWS done?
- T5 FWS was recorded at 94,366 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
- Has T5 FWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 FWS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T5 FWS 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 FWS find?
- T5 FWS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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