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AP18 ZTX

2018 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 ZTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,845 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 83,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 66,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,722 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both unevenly worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZTX is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTX, 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 AP18 ZTX registered?

AP18 ZTX is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AP18 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 ZTX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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