
Volkswagen California
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,460 cc
X12 DKBMOT history
X12 DKB is a silver diesel Volkswagen California first used on 17 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,022 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 73,022 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,081 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X12 DKB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 17 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X12 DKB was last recorded at 73,022 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,282 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,740 miles
- Average per year
- 4,081 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,022 miles
- 2025 – 69,282 miles
- 2024 – 66,664 miles
- 2023 – 61,711 miles
- 2022 – 57,840 miles
- 2021 – 55,687 miles
- 2020 – 52,403 miles
- 2019 – 47,543 miles
- 2018 – 43,039 miles
- 2017 – 37,815 miles
- 2016 – 32,083 miles
- 2015 – 27,831 miles
- 2014 – 23,156 miles
- 2013 – 19,203 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer cover corroded
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,022 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,022 miles
- Test number
- 374648274920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer cover corroded
Fail73,020 miles (+3,738)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,020 miles
- Test number
- 672799045001
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer cover corroded
Pass69,282 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 69,282 miles
- Test number
- 563656919752
- AdvisoryExhaust central silencer outer cover corroded
Fail69,282 miles (+2,618)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,282 miles
- Test number
- 640981329387
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe split (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust central silencer outer cover corroded
Pass66,664 miles (+4,953)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 66,664 miles
- Test number
- 996750716455
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,711 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 61,711 miles
- Test number
- 825845840109
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail61,710 miles (+3,870)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,710 miles
- Test number
- 720542556787
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass57,840 miles (+2,153)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 57,840 miles
- Test number
- 210446464913
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass55,687 miles (+3,284)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 55,687 miles
- Test number
- 437285139226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,403 miles (+4,860)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 52,403 miles
- Test number
- 934637682938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,543 miles
- Test number
- 769311662308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,543 miles (+4,504)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,543 miles
- Test number
- 624334425986
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both light not lit (4.7.2 (a))
Pass43,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 43,039 miles
- Test number
- 128030549903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,039 miles (+5,224)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,039 miles
- Test number
- 770856676547
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure both n/s & o/s (8.2.2)
Pass37,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,815 miles
- Test number
- 515652262660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,815 miles (+5,732)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,815 miles
- Test number
- 674574163342
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass32,083 miles (+4,252)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,083 miles
- Test number
- 278032245863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,831 miles (+4,675)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,831 miles
- Test number
- 445936765034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,156 miles (+3,953)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 23,156 miles
- Test number
- 228518154013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 19,203 miles
- Test number
- 678485363071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X12 DKB
- Does X12 DKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 DKB is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X12 DKB?
- The MOT on X12 DKB is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X12 DKB done?
- X12 DKB was recorded at 73,022 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,081 miles a year.
- Has X12 DKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X12 DKB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X12 DKB 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 X12 DKB find?
- X12 DKB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; exhaust centre silencer outer cover corroded.
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