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BF13 JBE

2013 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,789 mi
Last recorded61,789 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 JBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,789 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 61,789 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 59,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 54,537 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2024 54,505 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2023 49,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 43,119 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2021 36,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 21,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 17,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 13,996 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 13,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF13 JBE is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 BF13 JBE, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF13 JBE registered?

BF13 JBE is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is BF13 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 JBE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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