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AO68 HGD

2018 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,842 mi
Last recorded38,842 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 HGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 34,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 34,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 28,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 23,452 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing and have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 18,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 14,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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AO68 HGD is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 30,836 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 AO68 HGD, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO68 HGD registered?

AO68 HGD is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is AO68 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 HGD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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