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BC17 YDA

2017 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,716 mi
Last recorded34,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 YDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 34,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 24,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 24,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps- Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 16,001 miles

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring view of other components

n/s and o/s under trays fitted obscuring view of other components

Pass 24 Jun 2021 12,105 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020

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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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BC17 YDA is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BC17 YDA, 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 BC17 YDA registered?

BC17 YDA is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is BC17 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 YDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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