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AF13 AAX

2013 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,750 mi
Last recorded119,750 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 119,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under plastic sleeve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding under sleeve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 100,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,567 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,913 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,788 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 65,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,612 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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AF13 AAX is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AF13 AAX, 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

How do I check the history of AF13 AAX?

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What year was AF13 AAX registered?

AF13 AAX is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AF13 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AAX shows 12 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.

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