2012 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · C2 LTC
2012 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 54,692 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C2 LTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 54,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C2 LTC 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 (C2 LTC) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
C2 LTC Mileage History
- 27/04/202348,924 mi
- 25/04/202449,657 mi+733 mi
- 07/05/202449,703 mi+46 mi
- 10/11/202554,637 mi+4,934 mi
- 13/11/202554,692 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 2,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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