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BA18 NDC

2018 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,238 mi
Last recorded50,238 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 NDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 50,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 43,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 35,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 35,564 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 27,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 22,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,909 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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BA18 NDC is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA18 NDC, 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 BA18 NDC registered?

BA18 NDC is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 9 August 2018.

Is BA18 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 NDC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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