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AV17 AEJ

2017 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,478 mi
Last recorded35,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 AEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,478 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 35,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 30,345 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,774 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

both front tyres starting to wear slightly on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2022 21,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,139 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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AV17 AEJ is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV17 AEJ, 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 AV17 AEJ registered?

AV17 AEJ is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 16 April 2017.

Is AV17 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 AEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV17 AEJ have outstanding finance?

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