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BA18 NFU

2018 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,517 mi
Last recorded41,517 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 NFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 41,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 36,974 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 36,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 B/STONE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 31,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 235/55/17

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 23,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 18,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,213 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 NFU is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Silver 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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

BA18 NFU is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 7 August 2018.

Is BA18 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 NFU 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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