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BL20 BYH

2020 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,533 mi
Last recorded38,533 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen California24,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL20 BYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 38,533 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 38,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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 15 Aug 2025 31,119 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 31,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil Level Warning Light on Dash.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 23,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 16,703 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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BL20 BYH is a 2020 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 24,035 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 BL20 BYH, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL20 BYH registered?

BL20 BYH is a 2020 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 August 2020.

Is BL20 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL20 BYH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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