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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass330,558 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass312,580 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    312,580 miles
    Test number
    746041063775
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  13. 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
  14. 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))
  15. Pass300,221 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    300,221 miles
    Test number
    340203733513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass292,490 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    292,490 miles
    Test number
    495760541261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass284,504 miles (+17,409)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    284,504 miles
    Test number
    249078705260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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)
  28. Pass195,887 miles (+15,967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    195,887 miles
    Test number
    822759769032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. Pass179,920 miles (+35,834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    179,920 miles
    Test number
    801044168022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass144,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    144,086 miles
    Test number
    960404377057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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
  33. 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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