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AP18 OCC

2018 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 OCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,300 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 85,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,189 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,106 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 45,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords and heavily misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AP18 OCC is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP18 OCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP18 OCC registered?

AP18 OCC is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is AP18 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 OCC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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