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20 JOY

2017 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,448 mi
Last recorded85,448 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 81,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,845 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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20 JOY is a 2017 Volkswagen California in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 36,464 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 20 JOY, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 20 JOY?

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What year was 20 JOY registered?

20 JOY is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is 20 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 JOY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 20 JOY have outstanding finance?

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