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BG13 KMO

2013 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,579 mi
Last recorded165,579 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 KMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 165,579 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 165,579 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 161,730 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 161,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 159,176 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 150,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,260 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 113,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 113,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 95,635 miles

Nearside ns body damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 95,635 miles

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

Nearside ns body damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 76,934 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre tread perished.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre tread perished.

Pass 13 May 2016 56,364 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 56,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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BG13 KMO is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG13 KMO, 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.

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BG13 KMO is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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