
Volkswagen California
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,460 cc
T83 VUMMOT history
T83 VUM is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 330,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 330,558 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 10,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T83 VUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T83 VUM was last recorded at 330,558 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 329,914 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 644 miles
- Average per year
- 10,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 330,558 miles
- 2025 – 329,914 miles
- 2024 – 328,104 miles
- 2023 – 326,385 miles
- 2022 – 323,600 miles
- 2021 – 319,589 miles
- 2020 – 316,432 miles
- 2019 – 312,580 miles
- 2018 – 305,510 miles
- 2017 – 300,221 miles
- 2016 – 292,490 miles
- 2015 – 284,504 miles
- 2014 – 267,095 miles
- 2013 – 256,182 miles
- 2012 – 248,661 miles
- 2011 – 234,662 miles
- 2010 – 214,698 miles
- 2009 – 195,887 miles
- 2008 – 179,920 miles
- 2007 – 144,086 miles
- 2006 – 116,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass330,558 miles (+644)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 330,558 miles
- Test number
- 949637552121
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass329,914 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 329,914 miles
- Test number
- 460611633217
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b))
Fail329,911 miles (+1,807)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,911 miles
- Test number
- 174498102778
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b))
Pass328,104 miles (+114)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 328,104 miles
- Test number
- 426499295923
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail327,990 miles (+1,605)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 327,990 miles
- Test number
- 317478379168
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass326,385 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 326,385 miles
- Test number
- 613328714634
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail326,383 miles (+2,783)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 326,383 miles
- Test number
- 931765619236
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass323,600 miles (+4,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 323,600 miles
- Test number
- 577356768033
- AdvisoryExhaust Leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass319,589 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 319,589 miles
- Test number
- 228873203931
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail319,589 miles (+3,157)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 319,589 miles
- Test number
- 936307735702
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass316,432 miles (+3,852)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 316,432 miles
- Test number
- 867651504769
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass312,580 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 312,580 miles
- Test number
- 746041063775
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail312,576 miles (+7,066)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 312,576 miles
- Test number
- 456958912722
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass305,510 miles (+5,289)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 305,510 miles
- Test number
- 914865632954
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cv Boot
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass300,221 miles (+7,731)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 300,221 miles
- Test number
- 340203733513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass292,490 miles (+7,986)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 292,490 miles
- Test number
- 495760541261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass284,504 miles (+17,409)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 284,504 miles
- Test number
- 249078705260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass267,095 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 267,095 miles
- Test number
- 178615474119
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail267,095 miles (+10,913)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,095 miles
- Test number
- 729214274143
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass256,182 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 256,182 miles
- Test number
- 136075563114
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail256,182 miles (+7,521)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,182 miles
- Test number
- 225204463109
- FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass248,661 miles (+31)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 248,661 miles
- Test number
- 437414782114
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail248,630 miles (+13,968)15 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,630 miles
- Test number
- 377418662149
- FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass234,662 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 234,662 miles
- Test number
- 179238411136
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail234,662 miles (+19,964)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,662 miles
- Test number
- 435338111179
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass214,698 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 214,698 miles
- Test number
- 253279700474
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail214,698 miles (+18,811)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,698 miles
- Test number
- 120739200169
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass195,887 miles (+15,967)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 195,887 miles
- Test number
- 822759769032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,920 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,920 miles
- Test number
- 140114168475
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass179,920 miles (+35,834)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 179,920 miles
- Test number
- 801044168022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 144,086 miles
- Test number
- 960404377057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,086 miles (+27,751)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,086 miles
- Test number
- 262404577067
- FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- NoteOffside front rack end slight play
Pass116,335 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 116,335 miles
- Test number
- 851409606159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about T83 VUM
- Does T83 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T83 VUM is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T83 VUM?
- The MOT on T83 VUM is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T83 VUM done?
- T83 VUM was recorded at 330,558 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 10,552 miles a year.
- Has T83 VUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T83 VUM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T83 VUM 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 T83 VUM find?
- T83 VUM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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