The road tax status for P528 ODT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P528 ODT?

The MOT for P528 ODT is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P528 ODT?

The recorded mileage for P528 ODT is 209,496 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P528 ODT ULEZ compliant?

No, P528 ODT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · P528 ODT

P528 ODT

1997 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 209,496 km. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 209,496 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 209,496 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2461cc

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P528 ODT Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
209,496 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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P528 ODT Odometer History

22/05/2023208,628 km
08/06/2023208,655 km+27 km
17/06/2024209,385 km+730 km
25/06/2025209,458 km+73 km
03/07/2026209,496 km+38 km

Average of roughly 279 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P528 ODT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 12:26

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen California (P528 ODT) between May 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ne”.

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