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A5 BKC

2017 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,487 mi
Last recorded46,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 46,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Fail 15 Jan 2026 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light inop

oil on minimum

Pass 16 Jan 2025 41,680 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 37,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 32,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 21,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXH Pipe on EGR is cracked and leaking fumes into cab. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 21,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXH Pipe on EGR is cracked and leaking fumes into cab. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 16,787 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 16,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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A5 BKC is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 BKC, 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.

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What year was A5 BKC registered?

A5 BKC is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is A5 BKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BKC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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