2012 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · LL12 FZA
2012 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 75,531 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LL12 FZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 75,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LL12 FZA Mileage History
- 31/08/202248,716 mi
- 22/08/202358,978 mi+10,262 mi
- 03/09/202469,915 mi+10,937 mi
- 05/09/202575,529 mi+5,614 mi
- 16/09/202575,531 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LL12 FZA 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 (LL12 FZA) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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