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ALB 12G

2019 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,322 mi
Last recorded49,322 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen California27,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 12G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,303 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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ALB 12G is a 2019 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 27,300 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 ALB 12G, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALB 12G?

You can check the full history of ALB 12G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ALB 12G registered?

ALB 12G is a 2019 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 October 2019.

Is ALB 12G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALB 12G shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALB 12G have outstanding finance?

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