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AK17 KHW

2017 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,554 mi
Last recorded44,554 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 KHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 44,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 41,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 32,745 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 26,262 miles

Rear Advise, both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2020 22,165 miles
Pass 5 May 2020

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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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AK17 KHW is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK17 KHW, 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

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What year was AK17 KHW registered?

AK17 KHW is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 May 2017.

Is AK17 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 KHW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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