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A6 YNE

2017 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,993 mi
Last recorded73,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,697 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 48,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,435 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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A6 YNE is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A6 YNE, 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 A6 YNE?

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What year was A6 YNE registered?

A6 YNE is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is A6 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 YNE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 YNE have outstanding finance?

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