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AY18 XFK

2018 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,052 mi
Last recorded53,052 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 33,919 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 23,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 16,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,483 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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AY18 XFK is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AY18 XFK, 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 AY18 XFK registered?

AY18 XFK is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AY18 XFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 XFK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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