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Volkswagen California

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T986 XDLMOT history

T986 XDL is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 194,702 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
194,702 km
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,279 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 XDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 XDL was last recorded at 194,702 km on 7 Apr 2026, 5,802 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
188,900 km · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,802 km
Average per year
4,279 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,702 km
  • 2025 – 188,900 km
  • 2024 – 178,612 km
  • 2019 – 161,696 km
  • 2018 – 158,474 km
  • 2017 – 154,536 km
  • 2016 – 150,052 km
  • 2015 – 148,404 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,702 km
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
  • 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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,702 km (+5,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    194,702 km
    Test number
    338228358114
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,900 km (+10,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,900 km
    Test number
    445881101493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,612 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,612 km
    Test number
    736955293746
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,993 miles (+3,609)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,993 miles
    Test number
    468806051323
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,384 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,384 miles
    Test number
    119353767679
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has been undersealed

  6. Fail171,380 miles (+4,954)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,380 miles
    Test number
    786084474994
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has been undersealed

  7. Pass166,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,426 miles
    Test number
    200257157650
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight surface corrosion

  8. Pass161,696 km (+3,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,696 km
    Test number
    322531743248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass158,474 km (+3,938)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,474 km
    Test number
    739144597391
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass154,536 km (+4,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,536 km
    Test number
    518643938379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass150,052 km (+1,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,052 km
    Test number
    189571597369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass148,404 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,404 km
    Test number
    635993365184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T986 XDL

Does T986 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 XDL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 XDL?
The MOT on T986 XDL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 XDL done?
T986 XDL was recorded at 194,702 km at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,279 km a year.
Has T986 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 XDL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T986 XDL 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 T986 XDL find?
T986 XDL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: general underbody surface corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive.

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