2012 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · BU51 BAY
2012 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/04/2012. Recorded mileage 78,599 miles. MOT valid until 20/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
BU51 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 78,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BU51 BAY Mileage History
- 01/03/202364,022 mi
- 07/03/202468,494 mi+4,472 mi
- 08/03/202468,494 mi
- 27/02/202574,215 mi+5,721 mi
- 24/02/202678,599 mi+4,384 mi
Average of roughly 4,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU51 BAY MOT History
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 2012 Volkswagen California (BU51 BAY) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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