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AJ18 VPO

2018 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,457 mi
Last recorded62,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 VPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 62,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,584 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 51,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 33,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 15,824 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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AJ18 VPO is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 30,836 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 AJ18 VPO, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ18 VPO registered?

AJ18 VPO is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is AJ18 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 VPO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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