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BD18 HLH

2018 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,456 mi
Last recorded44,456 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 17,290 miles

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front FRONT WIPER BLADES GETTING READY FOR CHANGING.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BD18 HLH is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BD18 HLH, 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 BD18 HLH registered?

BD18 HLH is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is BD18 HLH safe to buy?

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