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Volkswagen California

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,460 cc

T5 UMGMOT history

T5 UMG is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,696 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UMG was last recorded at 140,696 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 9,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,520 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,176 miles
Average per year
10,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,696 miles
  • 2025 – 131,520 miles
  • 2024 – 104,898 miles
  • 2023 – 94,063 miles
  • 2022 – 78,717 miles
  • 2021 – 68,390 miles
  • 2020 – 62,368 miles
  • 2019 – 55,117 miles
  • 2018 – 42,571 miles
  • 2017 – 23,004 miles
  • 2016 – 18,149 miles
  • 2015 – 14,954 miles
  • 2014 – 11,618 miles
  • 2013 – 8,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,696 miles
    Test number
    137467152622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,695 miles (+9,175)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,695 miles
    Test number
    262110365659
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,520 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,520 miles
    Test number
    567731449316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,431 miles (+26,533)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    747159719570
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass104,898 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    256501463583
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,898 miles (+10,835)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    719077759828
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,063 miles (+15,346)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    122567677339
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  8. Pass78,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    503897507389
    • 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))

  9. Fail78,717 miles (+10,327)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    732259364005
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,390 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    757735079707
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail68,390 miles (+6,022)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    424662603151
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,368 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,368 miles
    Test number
    186676212339
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail62,361 miles (+7,244)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    964039374139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass55,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    654434478906
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail55,117 miles (+12,546)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    842347624912
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass42,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    329696332162
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  17. Fail42,571 miles (+19,567)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    309603484995
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass23,004 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,004 miles
    Test number
    875779531107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,149 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,149 miles
    Test number
    817264966427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,954 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    483956615139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,618 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,618 miles
    Test number
    516802984294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    8,858 miles
    Test number
    435940393257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 UMG

Does T5 UMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UMG is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UMG?
The MOT on T5 UMG is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UMG done?
T5 UMG was recorded at 140,696 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 10,713 miles a year.
Has T5 UMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UMG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 UMG 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 UMG find?
T5 UMG passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes worn; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and worn on edges; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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