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AK13 ZHV

2013 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ZHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,669 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,669 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 90,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2023 90,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner & outer edges, 2355517. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 2355517. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 78,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner & outer edges, 2355517. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 2355517. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,287 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2019 44,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small surface tears in tread area's of all four tyres

Pass 17 May 2016 20,440 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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AK13 ZHV is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK13 ZHV, 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.

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What year was AK13 ZHV registered?

AK13 ZHV is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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