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B16 JOG

2018 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise n/s/f brake pad wear wire damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2026 72,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise n/s/f brake pad wear wire damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,407 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 49,885 miles

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

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

front brake pad wear wire damaged

n/s/f flexible brake hose not in guide bracket

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,745 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (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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B16 JOG is a 2018 Volkswagen California in White 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 B16 JOG, 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 B16 JOG registered?

B16 JOG is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is B16 JOG safe to buy?

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