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BL17 ZGV

2017 Volkswagen California

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,866 mi
Last recorded58,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 ZGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 58,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,593 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 37,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 19,236 miles
Pass 23 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 ZGV is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

BL17 ZGV is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BL17 ZGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 ZGV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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