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BD17 ALO

2017 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,636 mi
Last recorded34,636 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 34,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,613 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 30,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 27,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 20,251 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 20,251 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe split (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 14,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 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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BD17 ALO is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD17 ALO, 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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How do I check the history of BD17 ALO?

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What year was BD17 ALO registered?

BD17 ALO is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is BD17 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 ALO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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