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BG68 ZRZ

2018 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,187 mi
Last recorded22,187 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 ZRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 22,187 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 22,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 12,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 7,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 4,163 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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BG68 ZRZ is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BG68 ZRZ, 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

How do I check the history of BG68 ZRZ?

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What year was BG68 ZRZ registered?

BG68 ZRZ is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 December 2018.

Is BG68 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG68 ZRZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG68 ZRZ have outstanding finance?

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