2012 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · WM12 DFD
2012 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 79,940 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM12 DFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 79,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM12 DFD 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 (WM12 DFD) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
WM12 DFD Mileage History
- 04/07/202362,605 mi
- 04/07/202467,408 mi+4,803 mi
- 05/07/202467,408 mi
- 24/06/202572,539 mi+5,131 mi
- 25/06/202679,940 mi+7,401 mi
Average of roughly 5,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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