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180 JT

2013 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration180 JT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,376 miles

middle and back boxs exhaust sections corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,444 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO RECORD

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,481 miles

emissions to low to record.

exhaust centre and back boxes ouuter skins corrored

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,239 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wind screen has a crack but don't impair your view

Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,239 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wind screen has a crack but don't impair your view

Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,867 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,771 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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180 JT is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 180 JT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 180 JT registered?

180 JT is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is 180 JT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 180 JT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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