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B3 GPC

2018 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,401 mi
Last recorded68,401 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,401 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 68,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,442 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 59,442 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear EGR pipe leaking excessively (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,198 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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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B3 GPC is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B3 GPC, 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 B3 GPC registered?

B3 GPC is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 July 2018.

Is B3 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 GPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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