Volkswagen California
White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc
V16 MBLMOT history
V16 MBL is a white diesel Volkswagen California first used on 9 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,755 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 49,755 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,724 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 MBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 9 Jun 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 MBL was last recorded at 49,755 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,967 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,788 miles
- Average per year
- 5,724 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,755 miles
- 2025 – 44,967 miles
- 2024 – 40,180 miles
- 2023 – 35,352 miles
- 2021 – 27,547 miles
- 2020 – 20,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 1 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,755 miles (+4,788)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 49,755 miles
- Test number
- 180611397077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,967 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 44,967 miles
- Test number
- 135690197432
- 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))
Fail44,967 miles (+4,787)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,967 miles
- Test number
- 927110308672
- MajorRear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (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))
Pass40,180 miles (+4,828)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 40,180 miles
- Test number
- 158715376041
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass35,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 35,352 miles
- Test number
- 568997456360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,350 miles (+7,803)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,350 miles
- Test number
- 226678043828
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,547 miles (+7,347)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 27,547 miles
- Test number
- 401261454087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass20,200 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 20,200 miles
- Test number
- 158495309583
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 888829866003
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about V16 MBL
- Does V16 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 MBL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V16 MBL?
- The MOT on V16 MBL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 MBL done?
- V16 MBL was recorded at 49,755 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 5,724 miles a year.
- Has V16 MBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 MBL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on V16 MBL 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 V16 MBL find?
- V16 MBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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