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BL17 ULD

2017 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 100,623 miles

Offside Front DRL Not working

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge .

Fail 1 Mar 2025 89,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge .

Offside Front Day time running light not working .

Pass 17 Feb 2024 77,980 miles

Brake pads warning light come on ,Intermittent.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,394 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,430 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 57,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 May 2020

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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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BL17 ULD is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Red 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 BL17 ULD, 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 BL17 ULD registered?

BL17 ULD is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is BL17 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 ULD 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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