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2013 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · AE59 DZE

AE59 DZE

2013 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 120,277 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
Year / Origin
2013 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
120,277 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1968cc
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AE59 DZE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
  • 120,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

AE59 DZE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen California (AE59 DZE) between November 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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AE59 DZE Mileage History

  1. 29/11/202398,862 mi
  2. 01/12/202398,863 mi+1 mi
  3. 05/12/2024108,783 mi+9,920 mi
  4. 04/12/2025120,277 mi+11,494 mi
  5. 05/12/2025120,277 mi

Average of roughly 10,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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