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AK17 RZB

2017 Volkswagen California

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,012 mi
Last recorded97,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 RZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,963 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 67,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,702 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 46,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing mirror cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 40,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 31,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 22,917 miles
Pass 31 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 RZB is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK17 RZB, 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.

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What year was AK17 RZB registered?

AK17 RZB is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 8 June 2017.

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