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AF17 PLO

2017 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,844 mi
Last recorded42,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 PLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 42,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 34,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,158 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 22,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,311 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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AF17 PLO is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF17 PLO, 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 AF17 PLO?

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What year was AF17 PLO registered?

AF17 PLO is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is AF17 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 PLO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF17 PLO have outstanding finance?

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