1996 Volkswagen California 2.4L Diesel · N211 VEC
1996 Volkswagen California (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 281,545 km. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 281,545 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N211 VEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 281,545 km 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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N211 VEC Odometer History
- 09/03/2023270,982 km
- 08/04/2024275,522 km+4,540 km
- 09/04/2025277,510 mi
- 02/04/2026281,545 km
- 07/04/2026281,545 km
Average of roughly 3,431 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N211 VEC 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 1996 Volkswagen California (N211 VEC) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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