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BF66 WHK

2017 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,428 mi
Last recorded80,428 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF66 WHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,428 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 80,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,581 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 41,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 32,503 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 23,881 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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BF66 WHK is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF66 WHK, 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 BF66 WHK registered?

BF66 WHK is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 20 February 2017.

Is BF66 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF66 WHK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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