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B25 SGM

2013 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,641 mi
Last recorded47,641 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 SGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 47,641 miles

Exhaust silencers outer skins corroded and peeling

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 43,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,037 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,656 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,198 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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B25 SGM is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 B25 SGM, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B25 SGM registered?

B25 SGM is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is B25 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 SGM shows 11 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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