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AL54 VAN

2017 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,023 mi
Last recorded30,023 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 VAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 30,023 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 30,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 27,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 27,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 25,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 22,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 19,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 18,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 13,997 miles

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

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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AL54 VAN is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL54 VAN, 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 AL54 VAN registered?

AL54 VAN is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is AL54 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL54 VAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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