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BU55 JHT

2018 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 JHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 68,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 58,243 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,537 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 32,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 18,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 15,177 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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BU55 JHT is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU55 JHT, 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

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What year was BU55 JHT registered?

BU55 JHT is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is BU55 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU55 JHT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU55 JHT have outstanding finance?

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