2012 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · ML12 ULK
2012 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 54,684 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ML12 ULK Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 54,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ML12 ULK Mileage History
- 17/04/201521,440 mi
- 21/04/201623,885 mi+2,445 mi
- 12/04/201725,393 mi+1,508 mi
- 17/04/201826,956 mi+1,563 mi
- 25/04/201928,807 mi+1,851 mi
- 01/03/202135,404 mi+6,597 mi
- 22/09/202238,509 mi+3,105 mi
- 03/10/202238,520 mi+11 mi
- 20/02/202438,640 mi+120 mi
- 20/05/202539,949 mi+1,309 mi
- 20/05/202539,949 mi
- 11/05/202654,684 mi+14,735 mi
Average of roughly 3,004 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
ML12 ULK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen California (ML12 ULK) between April 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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