
Volkswagen California
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
X23 MBWMOT history
X23 MBW is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 79,562 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,416 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X23 MBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X23 MBW was last recorded at 79,562 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,658 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,904 miles
- Average per year
- 6,416 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,562 miles
- 2025 – 72,658 miles
- 2024 – 65,549 miles
- 2023 – 60,305 miles
- 2022 – 55,622 miles
- 2021 – 50,761 miles
- 2020 – 48,065 miles
- 2019 – 37,466 miles
- 2018 – 26,913 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 24 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,562 miles (+6,904)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 79,562 miles
- Test number
- 846371716203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,658 miles (+7,109)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 72,658 miles
- Test number
- 310848842127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,549 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 65,549 miles
- Test number
- 562353666415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,549 miles (+5,244)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,549 miles
- Test number
- 926469834841
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,305 miles (+4,683)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 60,305 miles
- Test number
- 920022400258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,622 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 55,622 miles
- Test number
- 833290550650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,761 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 50,761 miles
- Test number
- 660030598731
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail50,761 miles (+2,696)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,761 miles
- Test number
- 812238504005
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,065 miles (+10,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 48,065 miles
- Test number
- 732825930294
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass37,466 miles (+10,553)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 37,466 miles
- Test number
- 737185329580
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass26,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 26,913 miles
- Test number
- 481060993574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X23 MBW
- Does X23 MBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 MBW is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X23 MBW?
- The MOT on X23 MBW is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X23 MBW done?
- X23 MBW was recorded at 79,562 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
- Has X23 MBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X23 MBW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on X23 MBW 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 X23 MBW find?
- X23 MBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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