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BF17 XKS

2017 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,774 mi
Last recorded42,774 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 XKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 42,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 39,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,526 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 36,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 31,815 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 31,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 27,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,598 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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BF17 XKS 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 77.8%.

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 BF17 XKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF17 XKS registered?

BF17 XKS is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is BF17 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 XKS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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