2012 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · VW51 ALX
2012 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/04/2012. Recorded mileage 81,393 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2460cc
VW51 ALX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 81,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VW51 ALX Mileage History
- 23/04/201527,969 mi
- 24/04/201527,969 mi
- 18/04/201634,816 mi+6,847 mi
- 27/04/201742,247 mi+7,431 mi
- 23/04/201850,010 mi+7,763 mi
- 28/03/201954,219 mi+4,209 mi
- 25/09/202062,562 mi+8,343 mi
- 24/09/202167,653 mi+5,091 mi
- 21/09/202273,338 mi+5,685 mi
- 23/09/202273,338 mi
- 15/09/202376,804 mi+3,466 mi
- 18/09/202376,804 mi
- 24/09/202479,553 mi+2,749 mi
- 14/10/202581,393 mi+1,840 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
VW51 ALX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen California (VW51 ALX) between April 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel hose leaking on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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