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BAZ 655

2017 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,947 mi
Last recorded113,947 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 655
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 101,804 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,510 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 90,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,709 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 77,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe, leaking fumes into cabin. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper part of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked with yellow chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,289 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR & NSR Tyre's. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,281 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 52,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,694 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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BAZ 655 is a 2017 Volkswagen California in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 36,464 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 BAZ 655, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAZ 655 registered?

BAZ 655 is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is BAZ 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 655 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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