MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust corroding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
No spare wheel
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
No spare wheel
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil level low
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective dpf rear mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer boxes badly corroded
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rear dpf mounting bolt/nut missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre at 3mm
Nearside Front tyre x2 splits in tread face - not showing cord
Offside Front tyre at 2.5mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front tyre at 3mm
Nearside Front tyre x2 splits in tread face - not showing cord
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front tyre at 2.5mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S/R and O/S/R tyre treads are starting to perish
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A8 KSJ is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,874 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 A8 KSJ, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A8 KSJ registered?
A8 KSJ is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 May 2012.
Is A8 KSJ safe to buy?
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