Volkswagen California
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
VAM 7MOT history
VAM 7 is a black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 17 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 41,787 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 41,787 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VAM 7
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 17 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VAM 7 was last recorded at 41,787 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,547 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,240 miles
- Average per year
- 2,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,787 miles
- 2025 – 39,547 miles
- 2024 – 37,752 miles
- 2023 – 35,027 miles
- 2022 – 32,065 miles
- 2021 – 28,156 miles
- 2020 – 25,234 miles
- 2019 – 23,042 miles
- 2018 – 21,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,787 miles
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,787 miles (+2,240)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 41,787 miles
- Test number
- 667640867776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,547 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 39,547 miles
- Test number
- 977563501793
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail39,547 miles (+1,795)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,547 miles
- Test number
- 981849535383
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass37,752 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 37,752 miles
- Test number
- 396075996026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass35,027 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 35,027 miles
- Test number
- 677956456133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
Fail35,027 miles (+2,962)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,027 miles
- Test number
- 530905924481
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
Pass32,065 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 32,065 miles
- Test number
- 587546289327
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail32,064 miles (+3,908)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,064 miles
- Test number
- 325201696488
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass28,156 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 28,156 miles
- Test number
- 900247657868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail28,156 miles (+2,922)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,156 miles
- Test number
- 321080318642
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,234 miles (+2,192)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 25,234 miles
- Test number
- 412362307022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,042 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 23,042 miles
- Test number
- 811143149114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,472 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 21,472 miles
- Test number
- 500020310258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about VAM 7
- What vehicle is registration VAM 7 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VAM 7 on a black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 17 Jun 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VAM 7 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAM 7 is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VAM 7?
- The MOT on VAM 7 is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VAM 7 done?
- VAM 7 was recorded at 41,787 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,482 miles a year.
- Has VAM 7 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VAM 7 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on VAM 7 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 VAM 7 find?
- VAM 7 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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